CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG CLA 35 and 2021 GLA 250 vehicles. The rear brake caliper housing fasteners may be loose, which can reduce brake performance or cause rear brake components to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, detached brake components can create a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash for other drivers.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners on the rear brake caliper housings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rear brake caliper housing fasteners on these vehicles may be loose. This can reduce brake performance or, in some cases, allow rear brake components to detach from the vehicle.
Reduced braking performance raises the risk of a crash. Detached brake components can also become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash for other drivers on the road.
Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper housing fasteners and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed March 25, 2022, can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2021 |