2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz (3 models) Suspension Recall 21V990000 (Mercedes-Benz 2022070009)

NHTSA recall 21V990000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022070009) covers about 38,312 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz (3 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Dec 17, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V990000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

38,312
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2021
model years
Dec 17, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Suspension (front)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.

The risk

Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070009.

Status: NHTSA lists Jul 29, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2022070009

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V990000 as 2022070009. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2022070009 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Mercedes-Benz A 2202019–2020—
Mercedes-Benz Amg GLB352021—
Mercedes-Benz Glb 2502020—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 17, 2021
Owner notification
Jul 29, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 21V990000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V990000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V990000 or 2022070009). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V990000?

NHTSA recall 21V990000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022070009) covers about 38,312 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz (3 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Dec 17, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V990000?

NHTSA's record for 21V990000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V990000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V990000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 29, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 21V990000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2022070009. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2022070009) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V990000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V990000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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