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2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recall: side/window

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 19, 2018. It covers about 13 vehicles.

vehicles affected
13
reported
Dec 19, 2018
owners notified
Apr 12, 2019
related complaints
10

Air bags: side/window

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.
Risk
Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030006.

Recall number 18V912000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about airbags problems.

Questions about recall 18V912000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 side/window?

Yes. Recall 18V912000, reported on December 19, 2018, covers about 13 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V912000?

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030006.

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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