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Weekly Recalls:  Chevrolet/GMC, Mercedes-Benz

Written by CarPro | Jan 13, 2022 3:30:00 PM

CHEVROLT/GMC  


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V985000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components TIRES
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 626

Summary

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.

Remedy

Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.

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.

Defect Notice 573 Report

MERCEDES-BENZ

 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V990000
  • Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Components STEERING, SUSPENSION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 38,312

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.

Defect Notice 573 Report