Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V416000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V416000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2019 a220 vehicles Includes 3,615 affected units, A/C Drain may Result in Water in Passenger Cabin, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019 a220 vehicles

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 a220 vehicles. the air conditioning condensation drain hose may not be installed properly. this may allow water to enter the driver and passenger foot wells and the center tunnel area, potentially damaging certain electrical components.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose installation, correcting it if necessary, free of charge. the recall began august 31, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020070013.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V416000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2020-07-17T00:00:00

Subject: A/c drain may result in water in passenger cabin

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 3,615

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2020070013

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 a220 vehicles. the air conditioning condensation drain hose may not be installed properly. this may allow water to enter the driver and passenger foot wells and the center tunnel area, potentially damaging certain electrical components.

Consequence Summary: Water entering electrical components, can result in malfunctions of the supplemental restraint system (srs), failure to start, activation of the limp-home mode while driving, and an impairment of other features, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose installation, correcting it if necessary, free of charge. the recall began august 31, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020070013.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 97.87

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