Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: Side/window

Date

Dec. 19, 2018

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 (2018, 2019)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window; Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

13

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

April 12, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

2019030006

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V912000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.