Recall 15V662000: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 16, 2015

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

857vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA25061 complaints
• 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 25094 complaints
• 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK3002 complaints