2014 MERCEDES CLS63 RECALL - #15V137000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2014 MERCEDES CLS63 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/11/2013 - 2/18/2015 |
| Recalled on |
3/10/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/6/2015 |
| # Affected |
30,141 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2014 MERCEDES CLS63 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD
2014 MERCEDES CLS63 Recall for COMMUNICATION
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