Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V539000

Power train: automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-07-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V539000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
371
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-16
Owners notified
2021-09-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz GLK2502013

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.