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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V912📅 Jan 30, 2019

2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.

💥 The risk

Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030006.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V912000
Manufacturer recall #
2019030006
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
13
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 12, 2019
Built
Jun 7, 2018 – Jul 13, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V912 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V912?

2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. 13 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.