The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V505000·Announced 2015-08-11

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2015-2016 Models for Engine Compartment Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2015 and 2016 models because a damaged seal may fall into the engine bay, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire in the engine compartment, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' due to the potential for significant injury or property damage.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 E350, E400, E400 4Matic, E63 4M S AMG, E350 4Matic, and E63-4M S AMG vehicles, as well as model year 2015 CLS400, CLS400 4Matic, CLS550, CLS63-4M "P" AMG, and CLS550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between April 16, 2015, and April 22, 2015.

The recall is due to a potential defect in the integral steel cable that secures the rubber seal to the bulkhead. This cable may have been damaged during supplier rework of the rubber seal. If the rubber seal is not properly secured, it may temporarily stick to the hood when opened and then fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed. If the seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the engine or exhaust system, which increases the risk of a fire.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber seal in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ E400, CLS550, CLS400, E63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Engine and Cooling
Hazard
Affected units
209

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • E400
  • CLS550
  • CLS400
  • E63
  • CLS63
  • E350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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