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- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles may have sunroof bonding that allows water to leak into the cabin. The water can reach the electrical contacts of the window airbag.
If the window airbag's electrical contacts are affected, the airbag may not deploy as intended in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window airbag, replacing components as needed, at no cost to you. To learn more, contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2019030006. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 20182019 |
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