The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 has 3 recalls, with the most serious being a steering shaft defect where a universal joint bearing can work loose over time and separate, causing a complete loss of steering control.
A second recall covers the driver airbag, which can deploy without warning while driving. An unexpected deployment in normal driving conditions raises the risk of both injury to the driver and losing control of the vehicle. On the safety technology side, the automatic crash notification system can fail to transmit the vehicle's correct location after a collision, meaning emergency responders may be sent to the wrong place when help is needed most.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering shaft bore hole may be oversized, allowing the universal joint bearing to move excessively and potentially separate over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module software may fail to send your vehicle's correct location to emergency services when the eCall system activates during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be sent over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the steering components lack proper grounding and the airbag clockspring is broken, allowing electrostatic discharge to trigger deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will add grounding to the steering components to prevent electrostatic discharge from triggering the airbag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
