Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Cls550 And Cls550 4Matic Vehicles, Manufactured December 01, 2011, Through December 13, 2011. The Bolts That Hold The Hood’S Secondary Latch Striker May Have Been Insufficiently Tightened.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
CLS550
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V533000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
The Reduced Torque Of The Striker Bolts Might Lead To A Loosening Of The Bolts. If Two Of The Four Bolts Securing The Striker Became Loose, The Secondary Hood Latch FunCTIon Would Become IneffeCTIve. If This Problem Combines With A Failure Of The Primary Hood Lock Or If The Hood Is Not Properly Closed, The Hood Could Open While Driving, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Mercedes-Benz Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Check And Retighten The Bolts As Necessary. Mercedes-Benz Notified The Owners By Phone For This Campaign Starting On 11/21/2012. Owners May Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111201
End Of Manufacture
20111213
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23
Date Owners Notified
20121121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20121106