MERCEDES BENZ SLK300 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V662000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SLK300 | 2016 |
| 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
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.
Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
