Mercedes Benz B Class: Engine May Fail

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 2,765 vehicles across multiple models (B Class, C Class, GLA, SLK-Class, CLA, E Class, and A Class) in the United Kingdom because the camshaft may not have been manufactured correctly and could break, causing sudden engine failure and loss of power. The manufacturer will replace the exhaust camshaft on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ B CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ GLA, MERCEDES BENZ SLK-CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ CLA, MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ A CLASS. Units affected: 2,765

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 exhaust 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/ab2ac721-c457-4332-a73e-464ec71675e2