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NHTSA : 21V539000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

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.

Proposed Solution

Dealers will replace the overflow pipe and transmission fluid filter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.