Recall 15V426 affects 43 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and AMG CLA45 vehicles for incorrectly installed fuses. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 43 2014 CLA250 and AMG CLA45 vehicles because fuses in the passenger-side interior fuse box were installed incorrectly. A loss of electrical contact can affect the passenger seat occupancy system, airbag indicator, instrument cluster, or windshield wipers and raise crash or injury risk; Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and reinstall the fuses free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger side interior fuse box in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and AMG CLA45 holds small fuses that protect and feed electrical circuits inside the car. Each fuse has to sit squarely in its slot so current can pass through it. Those circuits include the windshield wipers, instrument cluster, passenger occupancy recognition lamp, and passenger-side airbag indicator lamp.
In these cars, some fuses were installed at an angle during supplier production. A tilted fuse can keep working at first, then lose electrical contact as the car vibrates and goes through temperature changes. When that contact opens, the connected function stops working until the fuse box is repaired or replaced.
The warning signs are a loss of windshield wiper function, no front passenger occupancy recognition lamp or passenger-side airbag indicator lamp, or an instrument cluster warning light. Treat those electrical symptoms as a reason to have the recall checked before more driving.
Who's affected?
Covers two CLA variants with the same four component groups listed for each: air bag, wiper, instrument panel, and wiring.
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | wiper system |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | instrument panel |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | wiring |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 | air bag system |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 | wiper system |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 | instrument panel |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 | wiring |
| Units affected | 43 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose or mispositioned fuses can lose electrical contact and interrupt key safety systems, including passenger seat occupancy recognition, the passenger air bag indicator, the instrument cluster, and windshield wipers. Watch for wiper failure, missing passenger air bag or occupancy lamp illumination, or unusual instrument cluster illumination. Schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 or AMG CLA45 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free fuse-box inspection and repair for fuses that can lose electrical contact with the passenger air bag, instrument cluster, or wiper systems.
- Bring the recall notice if Mercedes-Benz mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V426 when you call.
- Avoid driving in heavy rain or with passenger air bag warnings, instrument cluster problems, or windshield wiper problems before the repair.
- Call Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 with questions about scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Benz technician inspects the position and orientation of the fuses in the passenger side interior fuse box. If the inspection finds an installation problem, the technician replaces the fuse box. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Repairs already paid before the recall notice are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the involved 2014 vehicles were covered under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| July 6, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| July 31, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 7, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 18, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V426?
Recall 15V426 covers 43 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and AMG CLA45 vehicles with fuses incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes. If electrical contact is lost, air bag indicators, seat occupancy recognition, the instrument cluster, or windshield wipers can be affected, increasing injury or crash risk. Mercedes-Benz dealers inspect and repair the fuse box for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 or AMG CLA45 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V426. If it is, contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the fuse inspection. Reference recall number 15V426000 or Mercedes-Benz recall 2015060007 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the fuse position and orientation, and if needed, replace the fuse box free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V426?
The safety risk is loss of electrical contact in incorrectly installed fuses. That loss can affect the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, passenger air bag indicator lamp, instrument cluster, or windshield wipers. Mercedes-Benz says those failures increase injury risk in a crash or increase crash risk.
What if I bought my Mercedes-Benz used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2014 CLA250 or AMG CLA45 is included, then call a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer and reference recall 15V426.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V426000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-800-367-6372 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V426 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V426000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →