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NHTSA Recall 19V219000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250.

5
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (May 3)
NHTSA campaign19V219000
Manufacturer campaign2019030020
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH
Report receivedMarch 20, 2019
Owner notificationMay 3, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The right side door locks may not have been properly manufactured. As a result, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from outside of the vehicle.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened from the outside, it could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door locks, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030020.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V219000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz CLA 2502019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.