Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V426000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V426000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2014 cla 250c vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 11, 2014, 2014 cla 250c 4matic vehicles manufactured september 13, 2014, to september 25, 2014, and 2014 cla 45 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 25, 2014 Includes 43 affected units, Fuses may be Improperly Installed, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 cla 250c vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 11, 2014, 2014 cla 250c 4matic vehicles manufactured september 13, 2014, to september 25, 2014, and 2014 cla 45 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 25, 2014

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2014 cla 250c vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 11, 2014, 2014 cla 250c 4matic vehicles manufactured september 13, 2014, to september 25, 2014, and 2014 cla 45 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 25, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses, and if necessary, replace the fuse box, free of charge. the recall began on august 18, 2015. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2015060007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V426000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2015-07-06T00:00:00

Subject: Fuses may be improperly installed

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 43

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2015060007

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2014 cla 250c vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 11, 2014, 2014 cla 250c 4matic vehicles manufactured september 13, 2014, to september 25, 2014, and 2014 cla 45 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 25, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.

Consequence Summary: If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact. in the event of a loss of electrical contact, certain systems may be impacted, including the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers. should the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system or the passenger side airbag indicator lamp be affected, the risk of injury for passengers in the event of a crash would be increased. should the function of the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers be affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.

Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses, and if necessary, replace the fuse box, free of charge. the recall began on august 18, 2015. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2015060007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 74.42

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NHTSA ID: 15V426000

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