Recall 15V662000: 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 16, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 857
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 roadster vehicles manufactured July 17, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause engine damage.
The risk
Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected camshafts, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 9, 2015. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100006.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V662000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2015100006
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Dec 23, 2015
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology