The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V685000·Announced 2019-09-27

Mercedes-Benz Recalls A-Class, CLA, and GLC Models for Airbag Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220, CLA 250, and GLC 300 vehicles because the driver's front airbag module may not be properly secured.

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 (airbag module not properly bolted down) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC, 2020 CLA 250 and CLA 250 4MATIC, and 2020 GLC 300, GLC 300 Coupe 4MATIC, and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The recall involves the driver's side front airbag modules, which may not have been properly bolted down.

In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the driver's front airbag, the airbag may not deploy properly. This malfunction increases the risk of injury to the driver.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2019. 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 A 220, GLC 300, CLA 250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Airbag
Hazard
Affected units
2,222

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 (3)

  • A 220
  • GLC 300
  • CLA 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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