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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 14, 2016. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10
reported
Dec 14, 2016
owners notified
Jul 21, 2017
related complaints
6

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014 CLA250 vehicles manufactured December 14, 2012, to April 24, 2013 equipped with gasoline engines. The affected vehicles have a fitting that connects the vacuum line to the brake booster which may break causing increased forced to be needed to apply the brakes.
Risk
If the vehicles unexpectedly need increased pressure on the brake pedal to apply the brakes, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector end fitting at the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 16V901000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about brakes problems.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Questions about recall 16V901000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 16V901000, reported on December 14, 2016, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V901000?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector end fitting at the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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