Mercedes Benz Gla: Engine May Fail
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 42 vehicles (GLA, SLK-Class, and CLA models) sold in the United Kingdom because the intake camshaft may not meet specifications and could break, causing sudden engine failure and loss of drive. This defect increases the risk of a collision. Mercedes-Benz will replace the intake camshaft on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ GLA, MERCEDES BENZ SLK-CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ CLA. Units affected: 42
- Reason
- The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intake camshaft.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-11-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/66896c27-8108-4010-a7b4-91651b8783da