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SevereNHTSA·21V990000·Announced 2022-05-12

2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 suspension recall due to corroding axle carrier

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220 and other model vehicles because the front axle carrier may corrode and fail, potentially causing loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace the carrier for free.

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: This recall involves a documented structural defect of the vehicle suspension system affecting steering control, which qualifies as a structural vehicle defect per the severity rubric. Although no injuries or crashes have been reported, the defect itself is confirmed across 38,312 vehicles and poses an inherent risk of loss of steering control.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019 and 2020 A220 vehicles, along with 2021 AMG GLB35 and 2020 GLB250 models. A total of 38,312 vehicles are affected.

The front axle carrier, which supports the suspension system, may corrode over time. If the carrier fails due to corrosion, the vehicle could lose steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2022. The recall campaign number is 21V990000, and Mercedes-Benz's internal reference number is 2022070009.

The recalled product

Product
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ A220
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension/Steering
Hazard
  • suspension-defect
  • corrosion
  • steering-loss
Affected units
38,312

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 (3)

  • A220
  • AMG GLB35
  • GLB250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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