Mercedes-Benz A CLASS (177) recall: Missing welding points at both front side members
- What's wrong
- It has been determined that the A-Class 177 might have some missing welding points in the area of both front side members. It is possible that due to a deviation in the internal production process a couple of welding points could not have been set…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. If these welding points are not present the structural behaviour would be impaired in the event of a crash. In this case an increased risk of injury for the passengers…
What’s wrong
It has been determined that the A-Class 177 might have some missing welding points in the area of both front side members. It is possible that due to a deviation in the internal production process a couple of welding points could not have been set .
The fix
If these welding points are not present the structural behaviour would be impaired in the event of a crash. In this case an increased risk of injury for the passengers cannot be excluded. As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the welding points and rework if necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A CLASS (177) | 1 Sep 2017 | 20 Mar 2018 | 2 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 29 June 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.