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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V901000·Announced 2016-12-14

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

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 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

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Model numbers (1)

  • CLA250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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