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Matching campaigns by monthJan 2018 to Dec 2018

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Peak month38September 2018

18V-893

Dec 17

Volkswagen

Front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose

Suspension

Part replacement

18V-891

Dec 14

Hyundai

Panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing

Electrical system

Part replacement

18V-888

Dec 13

Toyota

Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance

Brakes

44,121

Part replacement

18V-887

Dec 13

Toyota

Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger…

Airbags

89,740

Part replacement

18V-872

Dec 7

Mercedes-Benz

Steering coupling may not have been correctly locked during manufacturing

Steering

Inspection

18V-868

Dec 6

General Motors

Passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event…

Airbags

154

Part replacement

18V-864

Dec 5

Volkswagen

Fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak

Fuel system

516

Repair or modification

18V-863

Dec 5

Volkswagen

Fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak

Fuel system

1,104

Repair or modification

18V-862

Dec 5

Volkswagen

Auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in…

Electrical system

845

Part replacement

18V-850

Nov 29

Mercedes-Benz

Locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position

Steering

6,373

Part replacement

Campaign 18V-912

Sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Filed: December 19, 2018
Component: Airbags
Vehicles affected: 13
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.

Consequence

Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030006.

Affected models

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2018 to 2019

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