Vehicle recall 21V229000 · April 1, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45, AMG GLA45 and 3 more models
The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
- Consequence
- A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060001.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V229000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021060001
- Owner notification
- July 23, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,992
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector; Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz B 250E (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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