More than 310,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled due to a potential defect that could pose a safety risk.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the door switch could fail in certain vehicles, resulting in a rollaway risk.
"The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or 'Auto-Park' feature from engaging automatically," the recall notice says.
Here's what we know about what models are included and what car owners should do.
Which models are included in the BMW recall?

According to the NHTSA, 310,667 vehicles are potentially affected by the recall. The models included are:
- 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220
- 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC
- 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC
- 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35
- 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC+
- 2024-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45
- 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 4MATIC
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC
- 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300
- 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC
- 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
- 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4MATIC
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300 4MATIC
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET
- 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
- 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
- 2020-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
- 2020-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC
- 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
- 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE
Per the recall notice, the issue could raise the risk of a crash or injury.
See impacted models
What should car owners do next?
Car owners are advised to go to the dealer to get their drive door lock replaced for free. Notification letters will be sent out on Sept. 18.
MBUSA could be reached at 1-800-367-6372.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
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