NHTSA safety recall

Recall 21V990000 · manufacturer campaign 2022070009

Suspension › Front — Mercedes-benz · reported 17 Dec 2021 · 38,312 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
21V990000
Manufacturer campaign
2022070009
Filed by
Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report received
17 Dec 2021
Owners notified
29 Jul 2022
Potentially affected
38,312

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2019 Mercedes-benz A 220 2020 Mercedes-benz A 220 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Glb35 2020 Mercedes-benz Glb 250

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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