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NHTSARecalled Oct 16, 2015 · #15V662000

Camshaft Weld may Fail and cause Engine Stall

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
Camshaft Weld may Fail and cause Engine Stall
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
CLA250, GLA250, SLK300
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice