MERCEDES BENZ GLK250 2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V539000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLK250 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-09-03 | 2021-07-16 | 2021-07-16 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2014-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021070035
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 371
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2013 GLK250 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder diesel engines. The incorrect type of transmission fluid filter and overflow pipe may have been installed during a service repair, which could result in a transmission fluid leak or control module failure.
A transmission fluid leak can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a transmission control module failure could result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the overflow pipe and transmission fluid filter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.nhtsa.gov.
