Mercedes-Benz Tail Lights Recall 19V131000 (12 Vehicles)

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The tail lights and the side marker lights may flicker or fail, affecting the vehicle's visibility.

The risk

Reduced visibility increases the risk of crash.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected light bulb sockets, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030009.

Contacts

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.safercar.gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 19V131000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250	0	3	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Questions

Is the 19V131000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Mercedes-Benz USA.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 19V131000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 19V131000 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA. reported it to NHTSA on February 26, 2019. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Exterior lighting: tail lights Mercedes-Benz recall