Recall 23V-732
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2019 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 and 6 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, pads); Equipment (other, owners/service/other manual).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-732
- Reported
- November 1, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 42,742 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The risk
Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019 to 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 2020
- Mercedes-Benz CLA250 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2021
- Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2020