Vehicle recall 21V990000 · December 17, 2021
Mercedes-Benz A 220, AMG GLB35 and 1 more model
The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.
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 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.
- Consequence
- Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070009.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V990000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 17, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022070009
- Owner notification
- July 29, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38,312
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front; 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 A 220 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (2020): 2020
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