Mercedes Benz CLA, GLA, A Class recall: Vehicle may stall
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- A potentially faulty weld between the plate carrier and the hub of a clutch could be faulty/cracked and could fail. This can cause limp-home mode to be adopted or all drive to be lost. As a result the risk of a collision is heightened.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dual clutch of the transmission.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
A potentially faulty weld between the plate carrier and the hub of a clutch could be faulty/cracked and could fail. This can cause limp-home mode to be adopted or all drive to be lost. As a result the risk of a collision is heightened.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dual clutch of the transmission.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA | 1 Oct 2015 | 30 Nov 2015 | 38 |
| GLA | 1 Oct 2015 | 30 Nov 2015 | 38 |
| A Class | 1 Oct 2015 | 30 Nov 2015 | 38 |
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 28 September 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.