Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V046000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-01-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V046000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
22
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-28
Owners notified
2020-04-08

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. In certain operating conditions, the rearview camera software may cause a delay in displaying the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

A delayed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030018.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz A 2202019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.