The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA250 vehicles. The engine compartment fusebox may come loose over time, potentially damaging fuses and disrupting certain vehicle functions such as engine, power steering assist, electronic stability control (ESP), and Active Brake Assist.
The risk
A loss of engine operation, power steering assist, ESP system, or Active Brake Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fusebox mounting and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110007.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2019 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ENGINE | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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 GLA 250 | 2019 | 29 | 11 |
Other forward collision avoidance recalls in 2020
5 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the forward collision avoidance; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed 199 campaigns in all.
| 20V436000 28 Jul 2020 | Kia Motors America |
| 20V306000 27 May 2020 | Ford Motor Company |
| 20V262000 8 May 2020 | Ford Motor Company |
| 20V144000 12 Mar 2020 | Volvo Car USA LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020