Recall 21V-961: 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 and 20 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Dec 13, 2021, covering about 139 vehicles.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V961000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 | 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2016 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 | 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4Matic | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz S 560 | 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 550 | 2020 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V-961?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
How is recall 21V-961 fixed?
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.