Mercedes-Benz GLB Recall R/2021/148: The Front Fender Wheel Arch Covers Might Not Have Been Mounted According To Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 29 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2121
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLB vehicles built between 6 December 2019 and 29 July 2020. The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been mounted according to specifications. The dealer will check the mounting of the front wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles and correct their installation if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been mounted according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FRONT FENDER WHEEL ARCH COVERS MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been mounted according to specifications. Remedy: Check the mounting of the front wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles and correct their installation if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the front fender wheel arch covers might not have been mounted according to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the mounting of the front wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles and correct their installation if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLB built between 6 December 2019 and 29 July 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 5 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 SRPC2121 or the DVSA reference R/2021/148. 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/2021/140 on 29 Apr 2021, for the two grab handles on the left side of the headliner may not be attached according to…. The one launched after it was R/2021/175 on 29 Apr 2021, for the side spoilers at the tailgate may not have been mounted to specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/148, launched 29 April 2021. 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.