NHTSA Recall 15V505000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V505000; Date: Aug. 11, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mercedes Benz CLS400; 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS550; 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS63; 2016 Mercedes Benz E400; 2016 Mercedes Benz E63; 2016 Mercedes-benz E350
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 209
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 2, 2015
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