21V990000SUSPENSION:FRONTSUSPENSION:FRONT17 December 2021 · NHTSA (USA)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.
Risk: Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070009.
The authority's notice
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A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The bolts on the cross-member or the coupling device may not have been tightened with the correct torque.
As a result, the cross-member could become detached from the vehicle whilst another vehicle is being towed, increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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Due to inadequate corrosion protection, the integral subframe of the front axle may corrode, which could impair its operational strength and the connection of other components.
This could have an impact on the steering capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The connection of the power supply to the electrical power steering may have been contaminated by heat-activated adhesive.
Ageing of this adhesive could lead to a loss of clamping force and thus to a loose connection that may lead to interruption of the power supply.
As a result, the electrical power steering could fail spontaneously, even while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The right-hand bracket on the right-hand rear seat designed to attach the child seat to the ISOFIX anchor point may be missing.
As a result, there would be no restraining effect provided by the ISOFIX lower anchorage system and the child seat would not be sufficiently secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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Improper torque of the screws on the brake caliper housing can cause the screw connections to become loose. As a result, the braking performance would be reduced and components of the brake caliper may be lost, increasing the risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The polycarbonate roof panel located between the windscreen and the panoramic roof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
In such cases, the adhesive bonding could gradually deteriorate and the panel could become detached from the vehicle, posing a risk to other road users. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The oil-supply pipe on the turbocharger may leak.
As a result, engine oil could leak onto the under-body paneling and from there onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Moreover, leaking engine oil might come into contact with hot components in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The quantity of oil in the dual-clutch gearbox may be too low or too high.
This can result in impaired torque transmission, gearbox failure and potentially increased CO2 emissions.
In addition, in extreme driving situations, gearbox oil might leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Moreover, the leaking gearbox oil might come into contact with hot components, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The quantity of oil in the dual-clutch gearbox may be too high.
This can result in impaired torque transmission and potentially increased CO2 emissions.
In addition, in extreme driving situations, gearbox oil might leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Moreover, the leaking gearbox oil might come into contact with hot components, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
