CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2016 CLA45 AMG vehicle manufactured November 10, 2015. This vehicle is equipped with a dual clutch transmission that may have a defective weld between the dual clutch disk and hub. This weld may crack and result in a loss of power to the wheels, causing the vehicle to stop.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealers will replace the dual clutch, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A weld between the dual clutch disk and hub in the transmission may crack. If it does, power to the wheels can be lost and the vehicle may stop while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
The recall covers one 2016 CLA45 AMG built on November 10, 2015. Mercedes-Benz USA will notify the owner, and an authorized dealer will replace the dual clutch at no cost. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners can call Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 with questions.
As with any recall, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 | 2016 |
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