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Mercedes-Benz GLB and A220 front axle part can rust

NHTSA campaign 21V990000 · Reported 2021-12-17 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

This is serious because a break means losing steering control, and while the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, you should get the car inspected as soon as a dealer can see it.

What's wrong, in plain English

The part that holds the front axle in place can rust badly enough to break. If it breaks, you can lose the ability to steer the car. This affects certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220 and 2020 GLB250 models. Your dealer will inspect the part and put in a new one if it is corroded, at no cost to you. Mercedes-Benz mailed owner letters on July 29, 2022.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is covered by campaign 21V990000.
2. Call your Mercedes-Benz dealer, or MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372 (recall 2022070009), to book the inspection.
3. Have the carrier inspected and replaced if needed — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Mercedes-Benz — official Mercedes-Benz recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-367-6372

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.
Safety risk
Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070009.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.