The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V131000·Announced 2019-02-26

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2018 CLA 250 Vehicles for Tail Light Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 CLA 250 and CLA 250 4MATIC vehicles because tail and side marker lights may flicker or fail, increasing crash risk.

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 (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2018 CLA 250 and CLA 250 4MATIC vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the tail lights and side marker lights may flicker or fail, which affects the vehicle's visibility.

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Owners should contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or visit a dealer to have the affected light bulb sockets replaced free of charge. The recall began on April 5, 2019, and MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030009.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
12

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)

  • CLA 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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