Mercedes-Benz Recall 15V-662: Engine and engine cooling – engine

Affected: 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250, 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300. Filed with NHTSA on October 16, 2015, covering about 857 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign15V-662 (15V662000)
Manufacturer number2015100006
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentEngine and engine cooling › Engine
Report dateOctober 16, 2015
Owners notifiedDecember 23, 2015
Vehicles affected857
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the engine & cooling

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 15V-662 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 857 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.