Recall 21V229000: 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45, 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45, 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 1, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 4,992
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
The risk
A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060001.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V229000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021060001
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jul 23, 2021
- Components
- Steering (Steering); Steering:gear box:shaft sector (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology