Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V033000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-01-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V033000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-29
Owners notified
2021-03-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz GLA 2502019

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.