Fuses may be improperly installed
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2014 cla 250c vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 11, 2014, 2014 cla 250c 4matic vehicles manufactured september 13, 2014, to september 25, 2014, and 2014 cla 45 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 10, 2014, to september 25, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.
Safety Consequence
If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact. in the event of a loss of electrical contact, certain systems may be impacted, including the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers. should the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system or the passenger side airbag indicator lamp be affected, the risk of injury for passengers in the event of a crash would be increased. should the function of the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers be affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the position and orientation of the fuses, and if necessary, replace the fuse box, free of charge. the recall began on august 18, 2015. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2015060007.
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FAQ: Recall 15V426000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V426000?
NHTSA recall 15V426000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on July 6, 2015. It addresses: Fuses may be improperly installed. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V426000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2015060007. 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.