Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V505000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V505000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2016 mercedes benz e350, e400, e400 4matic, e63 4m s amg, e350 4matic, e63-4m s amg, 2015 cls400, cls400 4matic, cls550, cls63-4m "p" amg, and cls550 4matic vehicles manufactured april 16, 2015, to april 22, 2015 Includes 209 affected units, Secondary Rubber Hood Seal, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 mercedes benz e350, e400, e400 4matic, e63 4m s amg, e350 4matic, e63-4m s amg, 2015 cls400, cls400 4matic, cls550, cls63-4m "p" amg, and cls550 4matic vehicles manufactured april 16, 2015, to april 22, 2015
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 mercedes benz e350, e400, e400 4matic, e63 4m s amg, e350 4matic, e63-4m s amg, 2015 cls400, cls400 4matic, cls550, cls63-4m "p" amg, and cls550 4matic vehicles manufactured april 16, 2015, to april 22, 2015. The integral steel cable that secures the rubber seal to the bulkhead might have been damaged due to the supplier rework of the rubber seal. In the event the rubber seal is not properly secured around the engine compartment, it is possible for the rubber seal to temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber seal, in the engine compartment, free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2015. Mbusa's number is 2015080001. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-201-573-5339.