The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a steering shaft defect where the universal joint bearing can separate over time, causing a complete loss of steering control.
A second recall involves the driver airbag, which can deploy without warning, raising the risk of injury and potentially causing a crash. The third recall affects the automatic crash notification system, which can send emergency responders to the wrong location after a collision, delaying medical assistance.
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
