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Recall 15V-088: 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400, 2013–2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 and 6 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Feb 13, 2015, covering about 147,224 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-088
Report date
Feb 13, 2015
Vehicles affected
147,224
Owners notified
Mar 6, 2015

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
ComponentStructure › Body › Hood
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V088000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes-Benz CLS4002015All years
Mercedes-Benz CLS5502013, 2014, 2015All years
Mercedes-Benz CLS632013, 2014, 2015All years
Mercedes-Benz E3502013, 2014, 2015All years
Mercedes-Benz E4002015All years
Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mercedes-Benz E5502013, 2014All years
Mercedes-Benz E632013, 2014, 2015All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-088?

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.

How is recall 15V-088 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.