2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Published November 9, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 6, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V533000, published November 9, 2012 and initiated November 6, 2012. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- CLS550
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V533000 on November 9, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: CLS550.