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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. Due to improper welding, the pedal plate may bend, impairing the operation of the brake pedal.
- Risk
- Impaired operation of the brake pedal may increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welding of the brake pedal, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019050002.
- 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 welding defect in the brake pedal assembly can cause the pedal plate to bend. When that happens, the brake pedal may not operate properly, which can increase the risk of a crash.
If you own a 2019 A220 or A220 4MATIC, the manufacturer will notify you directly. Authorized dealers will inspect the welding on the brake pedal and replace the pedal if needed, at no cost to you. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer to run a check.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019 |
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