Mercedes-Benz A 220, CLA 250, GLC 300: Inflator module

Date

Sept. 27, 2019

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz A 220 (2019, 2020); Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 (2020); Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2020)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC, 2020 CLA 250, CLA 250 4 MATIC, GLC 300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.

Potentially affected

2222

What can happen

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's front airbag, the airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100001.

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

Oct. 29, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

2019100001

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Driver Airbag · Driver Airbag · A000 860 42 01 9116; Driver Airbag · Driver Airbag · A000 860 52 01 9116; Driver Airbag · Driver Airbag · A000 860 67 01 9116; Driver Airbag · Driver Airbag · A000 860 77 01 9116

Recall number

19V685000

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.