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
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?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- AMG CLA45
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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