NHTSA Recall 23V732000: Pads (service brakes) and owners/service/other manual (equipment)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42,742 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Mercedes-Benz A 220.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V732000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › PADS; EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | November 1, 2023 |
| Owner notification | February 29, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk
Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V732000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2020 |
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.