2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and others recall: engine
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on October 16, 2015. It covers about 857 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 857
- reported
- Oct 16, 2015
- owners notified
- Dec 23, 2015
- related complaints
- 42
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V662000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints about engine problems.
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA2502015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2502016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
Questions about recall 15V662000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and others engine?
Yes. Recall 15V662000, reported on October 16, 2015, covers about 857 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V662000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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