Recall
Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 — 15V662000
NHTSA ID
15V662000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Gla 250
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-10-16
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
857
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2015100006
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.