Model year 2015 · Mercedes-Benz

2015 Mercedes-Benz SL recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL. The most recent was reported on November 1, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SL400, SL550, SL63, SL65.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V787000	November 1, 2019	Communication
16V899000	December 14, 2016	Steering › Electric Power Assist System
16V439000	June 15, 2016	Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Systems involved: Communication (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V787000Manufacturer no. 2019120008

Communication

Report received by NHTSA: November 1, 2019
Owner notification: December 23, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 24,226 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL: January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SL400, SL550, SL63, SL65

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Safety risk

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V787000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V899000

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA: December 14, 2016
Owner notification: October 13, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 70 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL: August 23, 2012 – August 14, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: SL550

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.

Safety risk

If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V899000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V439000

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA: June 15, 2016
Owner notification: July 22, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 100 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL: June 29, 2015 – July 13, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: SL400, SL550, SL63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, and SL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2015, through July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly during vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V439000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 4, 2019.