NHTSA Campaign 15V505000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Aug 11, 2015 · 209 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz E350, E400, E400 4Matic, E63 4M S AMG, E350 4Matic, E63-4M S AMG, 2015 CLS400, CLS400 4Matic, CLS550, CLS63-4M "P" AMG, and CLS550 4Matic vehicles manufactured April 16, 2015, to April 22, 2015. The integral steel cable that secures the rubber seal to the bulkhead might have been damaged due to the supplier rework of the rubber seal. In the event the rubber seal is not properly secured around the engine compartment, it is possible for the rubber seal to temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed.

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber seal, in the engine compartment, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. MBUSA's number is 2015080001. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS400 2015 209
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 2015 209
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 2015 209
MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2016 209
MERCEDES-BENZ E400 2016 209
MERCEDES-BENZ E63 2016 209

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V505000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.