Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V662000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V662000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 cla250, cla250 4matic, gla250, gla250 4matic, and 2016 slk300 roadster vehicles manufactured july 17, 2015, to august 31, 2015 Includes 857 affected units, Camshaft Weld may Fail and cause Engine Stall, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 cla250, cla250 4matic, gla250, gla250 4matic, and 2016 slk300 roadster vehicles manufactured july 17, 2015, to august 31, 2015
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.