2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 recall: automatic transmission
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall on July 16, 2021. It covers about 371 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 371
- reported
- Jul 16, 2021
- owners notified
- Sep 3, 2021
- related complaints
- 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 GLK250 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder diesel engines. The incorrect type of transmission fluid filter and overflow pipe may have been installed during a service repair, which could result in a transmission fluid leak or control module failure.
- Risk
- A transmission fluid leak can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a transmission control module failure could result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the overflow pipe and transmission fluid filter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 21V539000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz GLK250 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 21V539000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 21V539000, reported on July 16, 2021, covers about 371 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V539000?
Dealers will replace the overflow pipe and transmission fluid filter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. 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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