2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla45 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla45 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla45 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla45 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250e — Steering: gear box: shaft sector
Published April 2, 2021 · Recall initiated: April 1, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V229000, published April 2, 2021 and initiated April 1, 2021. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla45 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla45 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla45 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla45 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250e — Steering: gear box: shaft sector.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060001.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLA 250
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla45 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla45 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla45 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla45 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250e — Steering: gear box: shaft sector recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V229000 on April 2, 2021. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060001.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GLA 250.