2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Slk300 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 — Engine and engine cooling: engine
Published October 16, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 16, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V662000, published October 16, 2015. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Slk300 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 — Engine and engine cooling: engine.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLA 250
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Slk300 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V662000 on October 16, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GLA 250.