How many recalls does the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 have?

The 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550?

The most recent recall was issued on March 10, 2015 and relates to the exterior lighting system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550.

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 Recalls Canada & USA

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 has two recalls, the more serious being a hood latch defect where loose striker bolts can cause the secondary hood latch to stop working, leaving the hood able to fly open while driving. The second recall involves the LED tail lights, which may fail to illuminate on the sides of the vehicle. When those side marker lights go dark, other drivers may not see the car clearly from rear angles, raising the risk of a collision.

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NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk

March 10, 2015

2012–2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550NHTSA Campaign #15V137000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLS 400 and CLS 400 4matic, 2012-2015 CLS 550 and CLS 550 4matic, 2012-2013 CLS 63, 2014 CLS 63, and 2014-2015 CLS 63P. The affected vehicles have LED tail lights that may not light on the sides, reducing the rear side visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety Risk

Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the lighting controller software, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015030005.

30,141 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2015030005

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 Recalls — Canada & USA

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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 Recalls — Canada & USA

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