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NHTSA Recall #21V229000 — MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class STEERING

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ID: #21V229000 MFR: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING

What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free 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.
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What happened

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.

Risk if unfixed

A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: MERCEDES-BENZ GLA250, MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250

Affected Vehicles

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V229000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the STEERING recall for the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class? (Campaign #21V229000)

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. A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. 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.