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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts with welds that may fail. If a weld fails, the engine can be damaged, which may cause the engine to stall while you are driving.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, especially in traffic or at highway speeds. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the affected camshafts free of charge. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2015100006. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK300 | 2016 |