Mercedes-Benz Recall 15V-088: Structure – hood

Affected: 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400, 2013–2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, 2013–2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 and 5 more. Filed with NHTSA on February 13, 2015, covering about 147,224 vehicles.

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E63 4Matic Sedan "S", and E63 4Matic Station Wagon, 2015 CLS400, 2015 E400 Sedan, E400 4Matic Sedan and CLS400 4Matic and 2014 CLS63 "S". The affected vehicles have a rubber seal at the back of the engine bay that may temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed.

The risk

If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign15V-088 (15V088000)
Manufacturer number2015020001
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentStructure › Body › Hood
Report dateFebruary 13, 2015
Owners notifiedMarch 6, 2015
Vehicles affected147,224
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the body & structure

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 15V-088 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 147,224 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.