Mercedes-Benz CLA(118) recall: Bowden cables with an insufficient length may have been installed in the front doors
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Bowden cables with an insufficient length might have been installed in the front doors
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. Check the bowden cables of the front doors on the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Bowden cables with an insufficient length might have been installed in the front doors
The fix
Check the bowden cables of the front doors on the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA(118) | 7 Mar 2022 | 16 Mar 2022 | 12 |
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 2 August 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.