Mercedes-Benz GLB Recall R/2020/276: The Rear Tailgate Spoiler May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 12 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 2,200
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2032
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLB vehicles built between 6 June 2019 and 28 March 2020. The rear spoiler located above the tailgate might have been manufactured outside specifications. The dealer will check the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and perform any necessary corrections. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear spoiler located above the tailgate might have been manufactured outside specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR TAILGATE SPOILER MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The rear spoiler located above the tailgate might have been manufactured outside specifications. Remedy: Check the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and perform any necessary corrections
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear tailgate spoiler may not be to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and perform any necessary corrections.
Are You Affected?
GLB built between 6 June 2019 and 28 March 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,200 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2032 or the DVSA reference R/2020/276. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/262 on 12 Oct 2020, for the oil supply line of the turbocharger may leak. The one launched after it was R/2020/237 on 13 Oct 2020, for vehicles may be filled with the refrigerant R-134a instead of R-1234yf. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/276, launched 12 October 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.