NHTSA recall 16V901000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Reported Dec 14, 201610 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Built Dec 14, 2012 – Apr 24, 2013
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014 CLA250 vehicles manufactured December 14, 2012, to April 24, 2013 equipped with gasoline engines. The affected vehicles have a fitting that connects the vacuum line to the brake booster which may break causing increased forced to be needed to apply the brakes.
The risk
If the vehicles unexpectedly need increased pressure on the brake pedal to apply the brakes, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector end fitting at the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.