The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V539000·Announced 2021-07-16

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2013 GLK250 Diesel Vehicles for Transmission Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2013 GLK250 diesel vehicles because incorrect transmission parts may cause fluid leaks or module failure, increasing fire and crash risks.

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 (fire and crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2013 GLK250 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder diesel engines. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect type of transmission fluid filter and overflow pipe may have been installed during a previous service repair.

This defect could result in a transmission fluid leak, which increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a transmission control module failure could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire, injury, or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the overflow pipe and transmission fluid filter free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 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 GLK250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
371

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)

  • GLK250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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