Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2019 GLA 250 for Loose Engine Fusebox
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 GLA 250 vehicles because a loose engine compartment fusebox may damage fuses and disrupt critical safety systems, increasing 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 where a loose fusebox can disable critical safety systems like power steering and stability control, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2019 GLA 250 vehicles. The engine compartment fusebox may come loose over time, which can potentially damage fuses and disrupt specific vehicle functions. These functions include the engine, power steering assist, electronic stability control (ESP), and Active Brake Assist.
A loss of engine operation, power steering assist, ESP system, or Active Brake Assist can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on December 11, 2020.
Owners will be notified by MBUSA. Dealers will inspect the engine compartment fusebox mounting and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. 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 GLA 250
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Affected units
- 47
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)
- GLA 250
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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