MERCEDES BENZCla250
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2020 Mercedes Benz Cla250 recalls

There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.

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STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · 1SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS · 1
Campaign 21V989000

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

May 12, 2022
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2020 CLA250 vehicle. The power supply connection to the electric power steering may have been contaminated with melted adhesive, which can cause the power steering assist to fail while driving.

Risk

A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

A dealer will inspect and repair the power supply connection, as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed January 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021120016.

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Campaign 23V732000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads

Jan 11, 2023
Summary

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."

Risk

Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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