Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2014 CLA250 Vehicles Due to Brake Booster Fitting Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2014 CLA250 vehicles because a brake booster fitting may break, increasing the force needed to apply brakes and raising crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 CLA250 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. These vehicles were manufactured between December 14, 2012, and April 24, 2013. The recall addresses a defect in the fitting that connects the vacuum line to the brake booster.
The affected fitting may break, which can cause an increase in the force required to apply the brakes. If the vehicle unexpectedly requires increased pressure on the brake pedal, there is an increased risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector end fitting at the brake booster free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2017. 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
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10
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 (1)
- CLA250
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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