The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. Due to improper welding, the pedal plate may bend, impairing the operation of the brake pedal.
The risk
Impaired operation of the brake pedal may increase the risk of crash.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welding of the brake pedal, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019050002.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019 | 48 | 14 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2019
23 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed 199 campaigns in all.
| 19V915000 20 Dec 2019 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V909000 19 Dec 2019 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 19V904000 18 Dec 2019 | Ford Motor Company |
| 19V826000 18 Nov 2019 | Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. |
| 19V807000 8 Nov 2019 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 19V804000 8 Nov 2019 | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| 19V704000 3 Oct 2019 | General Motors LLC |
| 19V705000 3 Oct 2019 | Jayco, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019