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HighNHTSA·18V912000·Announced 2018-12-19

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2018-2019 GLA 250 Models for Sunroof Leak

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018-2019 GLA 250 vehicles because sunroof bonding may allow water leaks that could prevent the window air bag from deploying.

What this means for you

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 where the window air bag may fail to deploy, increasing injury risk in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA 250 and GLA 250 4MATIC vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.

Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag. This condition could potentially cause the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
13

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Model numbers (1)

  • GLA 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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