Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 18 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 16, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015120006)
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 4matic sedans manufactured January 27, 2014, to December 1, 2014. Due to an error in the electric power steering control unit software, the affected vehicles may have a loss of electric power steering assist.
NHTSA ID: 15V845000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 28,452
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering software, free of charge. The recall began in January 15, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.11
November 24, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015110006)
Incorrect Fuel Line may Result in Fire or Stall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014 E350 and E350 4Matic sedans manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 9, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a fuel feed line that has a single flare fitting instead of a double flare fitting.
NHTSA ID: 15V792000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 809
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel feed line has the incorrect flare fitting, the connection between the fuel hose and the fuel feed line might develop a leak or may completely disconnect. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire and if the fuel feed line disconnects, the vehicle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel line, free of charge. This recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.97
November 24, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015120002)
Onboard Charger Malfunction/Car may Shift to Park
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 24, 2015, to June 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a high voltage onboard charger that may not have been built to specification, and as a result, the charging function for an external charging cable might not function and the onboard charger may incorrectly detect a charging cable, even while the vehicle is being driven.
NHTSA ID: 15V796000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 52
Consequence Summary:
If the charging cable is incorrectly detected and the vehicle is stopped or moving at a very slow speed, the vehicle may unexpectedly shift to park, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the onboard charger, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.46
October 27, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015110002)
Air Bag Control Unit may Corrode and Malfunction
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.
NHTSA ID: 15V711000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 127,504
Consequence Summary:
The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. Alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 53.96
October 27, 2015
(Campaign #: MFR ID Code)
Rear Drive Shaft may Loosen and Separate
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic coupes and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic coupes manufactured December 10, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the transmission or the rear axle differential.
NHTSA ID: 15V709000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 52
Consequence Summary:
If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-November 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.23
October 16, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015100006)
Camshaft Weld may Fail and cause Engine Stall
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V662000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 857
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.48
October 14, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015100003)
Engine Stall due to Engine Control Unit Software
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes manufactured May 14, 2013, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.
NHTSA ID: 15V652000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,177
Consequence Summary:
The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the ECO-Start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.95
October 14, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015100002)
Incorrect Seat Belt Position/FMVSS 208, 209
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 4Matic Coupe, AMG S63 4Matic Coupe, and AMG S65 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, left-side front seat belts may have been installed on the right-side and vice versa. As a result, the installation angle may be incorrect, affecting the seat belt locking behavior. Additionally, the child seat restraint function for the passenger seat would not be available. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 15V657000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 2,580
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt is installed improperly, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the seat belts, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. MBUSA's recall number is 2015100002. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.52
October 14, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015100005)
Electric Powertrain Shut Down
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles manufactured November 21, 2013, to May 26, 2015. Due to a communication error within the electric drive system, the electric powertrain unit may shut down, temporarily immobilizing the vehicle and resulting in a loss of propulsion power.
NHTSA ID: 15V655000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,618
Consequence Summary:
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the electric drive system software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.54
October 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015100004)
Insufficient Fuel Pump Output causing Engine Stall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013 to April 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, after driving in electric mode, the fuel pump output may be insufficient to restart the gasoline engine and the vehicle will stall.
NHTSA ID: 15V647000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel system control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 11, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015080001)
Secondary Rubber Hood Seal
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V505000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 209
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.17
July 6, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015060007)
Fuses may be Improperly Installed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014 CLA 250C vehicles manufactured September 10, 2014, to September 11, 2014, 2014 CLA 250C 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 13, 2014, to September 25, 2014, and 2014 CLA 45 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 10, 2014, to September 25, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.
NHTSA ID: 15V426000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 43
Consequence Summary:
If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact. In the event of a loss of electrical contact, certain systems may be impacted, including the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers. Should the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system or the passenger side airbag indicator lamp be affected, the risk of injury for passengers in the event of a crash would be increased. Should the function of the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers be affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses, and if necessary, replace the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015060007.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.42
June 8, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015050005)
Oil may Leak from Chain Tensioner Gasket
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 15, 2014, E250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2014, December 17, 2014, GLK250 vehicles manufactured November 13, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 ML250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured December 12, 2014, to February 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
NHTSA ID: 15V351000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 814
Consequence Summary:
Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2015050005. Note: This is an expansion of NHTSA recall 14V-762.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.38
March 31, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015040002)
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts May Break
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupes and Convertibles, and 2014 Fortwo Coupe Electric and Fortwo Convertible Electric vehicles. The affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operation.
NHTSA ID: 15V192000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,058
Consequence Summary:
If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Smart customer service at 1-800-762-7887.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.89
March 10, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015030004)
Improperly Attached Fuel Delivery Module and Wires
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4matic and C400 4matic vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to July 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may be improperly secured to the fuel tank. Secondly, electrical wires that connect to the fuel delivery module might have been pinched between the flange of the fuel delivery module and the tank.
NHTSA ID: 15V138000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 3,039
Consequence Summary:
If the locking plate is not properly secured to the fuel delivery module it may become loose, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. If the electrical wires are pinched, the fuel pump may stop working, resulting in a stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for improperly secured locking plates and pinched wires, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recal began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015030004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.36
March 10, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015030005)
Rear Side Marker Illumination/FMVSS 108
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLS 400 and CLS 400 4matic, 2012-2015 CLS 550 and CLS 550 4matic, 2012-2013 CLS 63, 2014 CLS 63, and 2014-2015 CLS 63P. The affected vehicles have LED tail lights that may not light on the sides, reducing the rear side visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 15V137000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 30,141
Consequence Summary:
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the lighting controller software, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015030005.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.42
February 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015020001)
Rubber Seal may Dislodge and Contact Exhaust
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V088000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 147,224
Consequence Summary:
If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.07
February 11, 2015
(Campaign #: 2015020003)
Headlamps/FMVSS 108
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 vehicles manufactured from June 18, 2014, through September 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles were assembled with horizontal adjustment mechanisms that allow the owner to change the horizontal adjustment used during the manufacturing process, instead of the proper sealing caps.
NHTSA ID: 15V087000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 9,137
Consequence Summary:
If the original horizontal adjustment is used to alter the low beam aim, the misaimed headlamp may not properly illuminated the road or cause increased glare to oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horizontal adjustment mechanisms on the headlamps with sealing caps on the affected vehicles. The recall began May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.98
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