The bolts on the cross-member or the coupling device may not have been tightened with the correct torque.
As a result, the cross-member could become detached from the vehicle whilst another vehicle is being towed, increasing the risk of an accident.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class models affected by this recall were manufactured between 12 May and 3 June 2020.
Mercedes recall code: 3190002
Affected models: A-Class, GLC
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 8
Source: Rapex Alert 2/2021 A12/00021/21