2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 & 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 + 3 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 21V229000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2021060001
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,992
- Component
- STEERING; STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 23, 2021
- 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.