A-Class, B-Class, CLA, GLA
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00857/21 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Types: 245 G, 245 G AMG, e1*2001/116*0470*16-18, e1*2007/46*1207*05-06 |
| Published | 18 June 2021 |
Risk Description
A bore hole in the universal joint on the steering shaft may have incorrect size. As a result, there could be play between the bearing fitted into the bore hole and the universal joint, which could cause the joint to become detached over time.This would impair the vehicle’s steerability, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Model series: CLA (BR 117), GLA (BR 156), A-Class (BR 176) and B-Class (BR 242, 246).