Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 2019: Foreign Language Airbag Warnings Risk Child Injury
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2019 GLC350e models with foreign language airbag warnings that may prevent parents from knowing risks to children in front seats during crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If an air bag label is in a foreign language, an occupant may not be aware of the risks to children sitting in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 GLC350e vehicles that may have airbag warning labels in a foreign language. This could mean parents don't understand the risks for children sitting in the front seat during a crash, potentially causing injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224204-mercedes-benz-glc350e-2019-foreign-language-airbag-warnings-risk-child.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224204-mercedes-benz-glc350e-2019-foreign-language-airbag-warnings-risk-child · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V914000
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“Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 2019: Foreign Language Airbag Warnings Risk Child Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224204-mercedes-benz-glc350e-2019-foreign-language-airbag-warnings-risk-child. Based on NHTSA recall #19V914000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V914000).
Why it’s dangerous
The airbag warning labels on the passenger side sun visor may be in a foreign language. This means parents might not understand the safety instructions, so children in the front seat could be at risk of injury during a crash.
Who’s affected
Parents of children who sit in the front seat of a recalled 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e vehicle. Children in the front seat are at higher risk due to the foreign language airbag warnings.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e has airbag warning labels on the passenger side sun visor written in a foreign language. The recall covers vehicles sold in the U.S. starting March 3, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MBUSA
Call 1-800-367-6372 to confirm if your vehicle has foreign language airbag warnings and schedule a free inspection.
Get Airbag Labels Replaced
If your vehicle has foreign language airbag warnings, dealers will replace them for free.
What NHTSA says to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag warnings and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020014.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V914000 (December 20, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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