The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V732000·Announced 2023-11-01

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles for Missing Rear Brake Pad Inspection Gauge

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 42,742 vehicles because they may lack a rear brake pad inspection gauge and manual instructions, potentially reducing braking ability.

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 brake system defect that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 A220, CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and GLA250 vehicles. The recall affects 42,742 units. These vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. Additionally, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual.

As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. 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 A 220, CLA 250, AMG A35, AMG CLA35
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
42,742

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 (7)

  • A 220
  • CLA 250
  • AMG A35
  • AMG CLA35
  • AMG CLA45
  • GLB 250
  • GLA 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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