Mercedes-Benz vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the disc pads. Here is what owners need to know.
The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual.
Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-732.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Mercedes-Benz A-Class |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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