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Mercedes-Benz A 220 Recall 20V753: Missing Tire Pressure Labels Can Lead to Overloaded Tires

NHTSA campaign 20V753, reported December 4, 2020, 26 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles may be missing required labels that show correct tire pressure and other important information. Without these labels, the tires could be inflated to the wrong pressure, which can overload them and raise the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not fully meet a federal tire safety standard because of the missing labels.

If your vehicle is included in this recall, the manufacturer will notify you directly. Dealers will inspect your vehicle for the missing labels and install them where needed. The repair is free. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2021020019.

Even if you have not received a notice, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall website or with a Mercedes-Benz dealer to confirm whether any recalls are open on your car.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V753Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 vehicles. Certain labels containing important information such as tire pressure may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
If the tires are inflated to an incorrect tire pressure, the tires may be overloaded, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for the labels and apply them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020019.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz A 2202019