NHTSA Recall 21V539000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V539000; Date: Jul. 16, 2021
a transmission fluid leak can increase the risk of a fire. in addition, a transmission control module failure could result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Mercedes Benz GLK250
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 371
Recall Summary:
mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2013 glk250 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder diesel engines. the incorrect type of transmission fluid filter and overflow pipe may have been installed during a service repair, which could result in a transmission fluid leak or control module failure.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the overflow pipe and transmission fluid filter, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 10, 2021. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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.
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