A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Steering
Steering — Gear Box — Shaft Sector

Date Announced

APR 01, 2021

Vehicles Affected

4,992

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2021060001

NHTSA Campaign #

21V229000

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.

Actions

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060001.

Documents (12)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check the Steering Shaft MY17-18 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, B-Class (117 156 242 platform)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall Campaign Launch Notification, Check the Steering Shaft
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-1