NHTSA recall 15V-662 (15V662000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported October 16, 2015 - about 857 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V662000
- Also written as
- 15V-662
- Manufacturer number
- 2015100006
- Reported
- October 16, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~857
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-662 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.