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Mercedes-Benz 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.

NHTSA campaign 21V-229 · Reported April 1, 2021 · 4,992 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz B-Class, CLA-Class and GLA-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
4,992
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the steering shaft, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the gear box shaft sector. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the steering shaft, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-229.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017Mercedes-Benz B-Class
2017–2018Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
2017–2018Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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