Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2019 GLA 250 for Transmission Control Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 GLA 250 vehicles because the transmission control unit power supply may interrupt, causing the vehicle to shift into neutral while driving.
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 the transmission can shift into neutral while driving, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019 GLA 250 vehicles due to a defect in the power supply for the automatic transmission control unit. This issue may cause the power supply to be interrupted while driving, which can result in the transmission shifting into neutral.
If the transmission shifts into neutral while the vehicle is in motion, the driver will experience a loss of drive power. This loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission control unit free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2021. 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 — Transmission
- Affected units
- 4
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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