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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V662000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-16T00:00:00
Subject: Camshaft weld may fail and cause engine stall
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 857

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2015100006
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.48

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NHTSA ID: 15V662000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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