| NHTSA Recall # | 118752 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V662000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2015100006 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLA250 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date of notification | 23/12/15 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 17/07/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/08/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 16/10/15 |
| Report created | 16/10/15 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 857 |
| Defect 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 summary | Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |