MERCEDES BENZ CLS550 2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | CLS550 | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-04-06 | 2015-03-10 | 2015-03-10 |
Production Dates: 2010-12-02 - 2015-02-18
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015030005
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30141
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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."
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
