CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 vehicles. The air conditioning condensation drain hose may not be installed properly. This may allow water to enter the driver and passenger foot wells and the center tunnel area, potentially damaging certain electrical components.
- Risk
- Water entering electrical components, can result in malfunctions of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), failure to start, activation of the limp-home mode while driving, and an impairment of other features, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose installation, correcting it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070013.
- 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
An air conditioning condensation drain hose may not be installed properly, allowing water to enter the driver and passenger foot wells and the center tunnel area. The water can damage electrical components.
This damage can cause the airbag and other supplemental restraint system (SRS) features to malfunction, the vehicle may fail to start, or it may switch into limp-home mode while driving. Other features can also be impaired, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall 2020070013. Dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose installation and correct it if needed, free of charge. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any 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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