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SevereNHTSA·21V229000·Announced 2021-04-01

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles for Steering Shaft Bearing Separation Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2017-2018 models because a steering shaft defect could cause loss of control. Dealers will inspect and replace the shaft free of charge.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can lead to loss of control and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The recall involves 4,992 vehicles where the steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement. Over time, this condition could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.

A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering shaft free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 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, AMG CLA45, AMG GLA45, CLA250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
4,992

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 (5)

  • GLA 250
  • AMG CLA45
  • AMG GLA45
  • CLA250
  • B 250E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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