Rubber seal may dislodge and contact exhaust
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V088000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V088000?
NHTSA recall 15V088000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 13, 2015. It addresses: Rubber seal may dislodge and contact exhaust. The recall affects approximately 147,224 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V088000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2015020001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.