NHTSA Complaint #11586706 — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11586706
Vehicle	2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 3, 2024
Date Filed	May 3, 2024
Mileage	63,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes Benz GLA. The contact stated that the check engine light had appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The dealer determined that the crankcase ventilation valve had malfunctioned which blocked the actuator. As a result, both the fuel and the oil had started to mix inside the engine which caused the ventilation valve to not close as intended. The contact was given an estimate for repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

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