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NHTSA recall 22V-232 (22V232000)

back over prevention recall reported April 8, 2022 - about 126,443 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
22V232000
Also written as
22V-232
Manufacturer number
2022060007
Reported
April 8, 2022
Vehicles affected
~126,443
Component
back over prevention

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-232 when calling a dealer.

Affected 21 models

Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 - 2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 - 2019, 2020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S - 2020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 - 2020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 - 2020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 - 2019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 - 2019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 - 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 - 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 - 2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 - 2020
Mercedes-Benz C 300 - 2019, 2020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz Cla - 2020
Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 - 2020
Mercedes-Benz E 350 - 2020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz Gla - 2021
Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 - 2021
Mercedes-Benz GLB - 2020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 - 2020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz GLC - 2020
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 - 2020

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.