MERCEDES BENZ GLA250 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V662000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLA250 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-23 2015-10-16 2015-10-16

Production Dates: 2015-07-17 - 2015-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015100006

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 857

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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.