MERCEDES BENZ CLS550 2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V137000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ CLS550 2015
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

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

Notes

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.