2012 MERCEDES CLS550 RECALL - #12V533000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 MERCEDES CLS550 |
|
| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2011 - 12/13/2011 |
| Recalled on |
11/9/2012 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/21/2012 |
| # Affected |
23 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
|
|
| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 MERCEDES CLS550 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2012 MERCEDES CLS550 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2012 MERCEDES CLS550 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
|
|