CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. In certain operating conditions, the rearview camera software may cause a delay in displaying the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- A delayed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030018.
- 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 and A 220 4MATIC vehicles may have rearview camera software that, under certain operating conditions, delays the display of the rearview camera image. The vehicles also fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111 (Rearview Mirrors).
A delayed camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will update the rearview camera software free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2020. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2020030018), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019 |
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