| NHTSA Recall # | 116920 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V335000 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | AMG CLA45 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Date of notification | 11/08/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 10/11/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 10/11/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 23/05/16 |
| Report created | 23/05/16 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 1 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling one 2016 cla45 amg vehicle manufactured november 10, 2015. This vehicle is equipped with a dual clutch transmission that may have a defective weld between the dual clutch disk and hub. This weld may crack and result in a loss of power to the wheels, causing the vehicle to stop. |
| Consequence summary | A sudden loss of power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify the owner, and a dealers will replace the dual clutch, free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2016. 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). |