2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 recall: latch
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on November 6, 2012. It covers about 23 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 23
- reported
- Nov 6, 2012
- owners notified
- Nov 21, 2012
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V533000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz CLS550 2012 2012
Questions about recall 12V533000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 latch?
Yes. Recall 12V533000, reported on November 6, 2012, covers about 23 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V533000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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