Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Air Bags — Side/Window
Visibility — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Date Announced

DEC 19, 2018

Vehicles Affected

13

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2019030006

NHTSA Campaign #

18V912000

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.

Actions

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030006.

Documents (14)

• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 4
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 3
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Check Pano Roof Bonding, Rework if Necessary MY18-19 X156 (GLA-Class)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check Pano Roof Bonding, Rework if Necessary MY18-19 X156 (GLA-Class)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2020-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4