Recall 22V232000: 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 +27 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 8, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 126,443
- Models
- 30
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz C 300
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz C 350 E
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 350
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V232000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022060007
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jul 15, 2022
- Components
- Back over prevention:display function (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)
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