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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V335000·Announced 2016-05-23

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2016 AMG CLA45 for Dual Clutch Weld Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2016 AMG CLA45 vehicle because a defective weld in the dual clutch transmission may crack, causing a sudden loss of power to the wheels.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission weld) that can cause a sudden loss of power, which the source states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling one 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 vehicle manufactured on November 10, 2015. The recall addresses a potential defect in the dual clutch transmission where a weld between the dual clutch disk and hub may be defective.

This weld may crack, which can result in a loss of power to the wheels and cause the vehicle to stop. A sudden loss of power can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 11, 2016.

Mercedes-Benz will notify the owner, and dealers will replace the dual clutch free of charge. 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 AMG CLA45
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • AMG CLA45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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