NHTSA Recall 15V088000: Hood (structure)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 147,224 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Mercedes-Benz CLS400.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V088000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2015020001 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD |
| Report received | February 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 6, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V088000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLS400 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS550 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS63 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz E400 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz E550 | 2013, 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz E63 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.