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Mercedes-Benz · United States · High

Mercedes-Benz CLA250, AMG CLA45: Electrical system — fuses and circuit breakers

Affects Mercedes-Benz CLA250, AMG CLA45 · 2014 — about 43 vehicles.

The hazard

If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact. In the event of a loss of electrical contact, certain systems may be impacted, including the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers. Should the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system or the passenger side airbag indicator lamp be affected, the risk of injury for passengers in the event of a crash would be increased. Should the function of the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers be affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses, and if necessary, replace the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015060007.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational