2018-19 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalled

2018-19 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalled

Mercedes-Benz recently issued a recall notice for the 2018-19 Mercedes-Benz A-Class due to concerns regarding the protective plate under the spare wheel of the vehicle. The company officials explained the defect as the 'protective tinplate' under the spare wheel recess could crack on its outer edges.

Mercedes Benz A-Class front

Further, it should be noted that if the tinplate got several cracks in the same area, then it may detach from the vehicle. It leads to risks of accident and can harm other people on the road.

A VIN list of a total 21vehicles for the model year 2018-19 is provided by the automaker which may get affected by the aforementioned defect.

The vehicle owners of the affected cars can contact nearby local Mercedes-Benz dealers to organize a free of charge replacement of the spare wheel plate.

Mercedes Benz A-class side rear

Mercedes Benz A-Class engine is powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 135 PS of power and 200 Nm torque, sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. 

The Mercedes Benz A-class spec-sheet include

  • 10.25-inch MBUX infotainment unit
  • Satellite navigation
  • Comfort' seats finished in 'Artico' leatherette upholstery
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Electric folding side mirrors
  • DAB+ digital radio
  • 225W nine-speaker audio
  • 17-inch five-spoke alloys
  • Climate control
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • A three-spoke sports steering wheel
  • Keyless start
  • Selectable drive modes

Mercedes Benz side

The Mercedes Benz A-Class safety features and driver assistance tech are:

  • Active park assist
  • Active lane keep assist
  • Active brake assist
  • Traffic sign assist
  • Blind-spot assist
  • Rear-view camera
  • Pre-Safe accident anticipatory system

A few days back, Mercedes-Benz also recalled 2019 Sprinter van due to concerns regarding the proper functionality of the tail-lights. The firm referred it as a software fault, means the tail-lights may malfunction in certain vehicles if the rotary light switch is shifted to a new position in 'less than 0.5 seconds. A total of 875 vehicles are included in this recall list.

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