Mercedes-Benz GLA, SLK Class Recall R/2015/209: Engine May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Nov 2015
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1514
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLA, SLK Class vehicles built between 16 July 2015 and 11 September 2015. On certain petrol engines the camshafts may not have been correctly manufactured. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace camshafts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On certain petrol engines the camshafts may not have been correctly manufactured. They may fail causing engine damage and the engine to stall.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY FAIL Defect: On certain petrol engines the camshafts may not have been correctly manufactured. They may fail causing engine damage and the engine to stall Remedy: On affected vehicles replace camshafts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause engine damage and the engine to stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace camshafts.
Are You Affected?
GLA, SLK Class built between 16 July 2015 and 11 September 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1514 or the DVSA reference R/2015/209. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2015/208 on 19 Nov 2015, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/210 on 19 Nov 2015, for engine may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/209, launched 19 November 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.