Recall 23V732000: 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 1, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 42,742
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The risk
Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V732000
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Feb 29, 2024
- Components
- Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual (Other / Unknown); Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads (Brakes)
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