Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 310,667 vehicles across seven models, spanning from the 2020 through the 2026 model years, due to a potential rollaway risk. The recall affects some 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-class, 2022-2023 C-class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA and GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles.
Reason for Recall
The issue stems from a microswitch in the driver’s door lock that may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the ‘Auto Park’ feature from engaging automatically. The microswitch doesn’t affect the door lock itself, but if the switch fails, it may not detect when the door opens.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) paperwork, the recall covers a subset of the mentioned models. The issue originates from a deviation in a supplier’s development process that produced housing material that doesn’t meet robustness requirements.
Mercedes-Benz will notify affected owners on or before September 18, with a request that they bring their vehicle to a Mercedes dealership for service. Dealer technicians will then replace the driver’s door lock with a microswitch that meets robustness standards.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
