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NHTSA Recall 19V685000: Inflator module (air bags)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,222 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mercedes-Benz A 220.

2,222
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2019
owners notified (October 29)
NHTSA campaign19V685000
Manufacturer campaign2019100001
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedSeptember 27, 2019
Owner notificationOctober 29, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC, 2020 CLA 250, CLA 250 4 MATIC, GLC 300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's front airbag, the airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100001.

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 19V685000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz A 2202019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz CLA 2502020
Mercedes-Benz GLC 3002020

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.