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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V137000

2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls400 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 — Exterior lighting

Published March 10, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 10, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V137000, published March 10, 2015. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls400 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 — Exterior lighting.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
CLS550
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS400 | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls400 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls63 — Exterior lighting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V137000 on March 10, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: CLS550.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)