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Recall 22V-232: 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 and 28 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for back over prevention, reported to NHTSA on Apr 8, 2022, covering about 126,443 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-232
Report date
Apr 8, 2022
Vehicles affected
126,443
Owners notified
Jul 15, 2022

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

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

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentBack Over Prevention › Display Function
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V232000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes-Benz A 2202019, 2020All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG A352020All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG C432019, 2020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG C632019, 2020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S2019, 2020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA352020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA452020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS532019, 2020All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG E532019, 2020All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA352021All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA452021All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB352021All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC432020All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC632020All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S2020All years
Mercedes-Benz C 3002019, 2020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz C 350 E2020All years
Mercedes-Benz CLA 2502020All years
Mercedes-Benz CLS 4502019, 2020All years
Mercedes-Benz E 3002019All years
Mercedes-Benz E 3502020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz E 4002018All years
Mercedes-Benz E 4502019, 2020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz GLA 2502021All years
Mercedes-Benz GLB 2502020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz GLC 3002020All years
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E2020All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502020All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS 4502020All 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 22V-232?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

How is recall 22V-232 fixed?

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

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.