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2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400, Mercedes-Benz CLS550 and others recall: exterior lighting

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 10, 2015. It covers about 30,141 vehicles.

vehicles affected
30,141
reported
Mar 10, 2015
owners notified
Apr 6, 2015
related complaints
1

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
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."
Risk
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 15V137000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.

Questions about recall 15V137000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400, Mercedes-Benz CLS550 and others exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 15V137000, reported on March 10, 2015, covers about 30,141 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V137000?

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.

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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