NHTSA Campaign 21V229000

STEERING

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Apr 1, 2021 · 4,992 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 2017 4,992
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 2018 4,992
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45 2017 4,992
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45 2018 4,992
MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E 2017 4,992
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 2017 4,992
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 2017 4,992
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 2018 4,992

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V229000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.