The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V124000·Announced 2021-02-26

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 AMG CLA45 Vehicles Due to Spark Plug Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 AMG CLA45 vehicles because incorrect spark plugs may come apart, causing engine damage and 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 (vehicle) where the defect could lead to an engine stall and increased crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 CLA45 AMG vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder gasoline engines. The recall addresses a defect where incorrect spark plugs may have been installed during manufacturing. These spark plugs could come apart over time, leading to engine damage.

The potential consequence of this defect is that engine damage may result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 7 vehicles in total.

Owners will be notified by MBUSA, and dealers will replace the spark plugs free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 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 AMG CLA45
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
7

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • AMG CLA45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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