The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V426000·Announced 2015-07-06

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2014 CLA Models Due to Fuse Installation Error

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2014 CLA 250 and CLA 45 AMG vehicles because incorrectly installed fuses may cause airbag and instrument cluster failures.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (airbag/safety system failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 CLA 250, CLA 250 4Matic, and CLA 45 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between September 10, 2014, and September 25, 2014. The defect involves fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.

If the fuses lose electrical contact, several vehicle systems may be impacted, including the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster, and the windshield wipers. The source states that if the occupancy recognition system or airbag indicator is affected, the risk of injury for passengers in a crash would be increased. Additionally, if the instrument cluster or windshield wipers are affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.

Dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses and replace the fuse box if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250, AMG CLA45
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Safety Systems
Hazard
Affected units
43

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CLA250
  • AMG CLA45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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