Recall 15V662000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Report Date
20151016
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 MERCEDES BENZ CLA250
2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA 250
2016 MERCEDES BENZ SLK300

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.