MERCEDES BENZ GLA250 2019: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V033000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLA250 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-19 2021-01-29 2021-02-01

Production Dates: 2018-02-15 - 2018-08-08

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021020038

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2019 GLA 250 vehicles. The power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted while driving, possibly causing the transmission to shift into neutral.

Consequence

If the transmission shifts into neutral while driving, there would be loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission control unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020038.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.