4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2015-07-06
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2014 cla 250c vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 11, 2014, 2014 cla 250c 4matic vehicles manufactured september 13, 2014, to september 25, 2014, and 2014 cla 45 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 25, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.
Consequence
If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact. In the event of a loss of electrical contact, certain systems may be impacted, including the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers. Should the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system or the passenger side airbag indicator lamp be affected, the risk of injury for passengers in the event of a crash would be increased. Should the function of the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers be affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses, and if necessary, replace the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on august 18, 2015. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2015060007.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2015-07-06
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2014 cla 250c vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 11, 2014, 2014 cla 250c 4matic vehicles manufactured september 13, 2014, to september 25, 2014, and 2014 cla 45 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 25, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.
Consequence
If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact. In the event of a loss of electrical contact, certain systems may be impacted, including the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers. Should the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system or the passenger side airbag indicator lamp be affected, the risk of injury for passengers in the event of a crash would be increased. Should the function of the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers be affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses, and if necessary, replace the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on august 18, 2015. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2015060007.
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.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY/WIPER
Posted on: 2015-07-06
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2014 cla 250c vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 11, 2014, 2014 cla 250c 4matic vehicles manufactured september 13, 2014, to september 25, 2014, and 2014 cla 45 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 25, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.
Consequence
If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact. In the event of a loss of electrical contact, certain systems may be impacted, including the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers. Should the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system or the passenger side airbag indicator lamp be affected, the risk of injury for passengers in the event of a crash would be increased. Should the function of the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers be affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses, and if necessary, replace the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on august 18, 2015. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2015060007.
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.
DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS: PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2015-07-06
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2014 cla 250c vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 11, 2014, 2014 cla 250c 4matic vehicles manufactured september 13, 2014, to september 25, 2014, and 2014 cla 45 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 25, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.
Consequence
If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact. In the event of a loss of electrical contact, certain systems may be impacted, including the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers. Should the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system or the passenger side airbag indicator lamp be affected, the risk of injury for passengers in the event of a crash would be increased. Should the function of the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers be affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses, and if necessary, replace the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on august 18, 2015. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2015060007.
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.