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2012 MERCEDES CLS550 Recall - Campaign #12V533000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2012 MERCEDES CLS550 RECALL - #12V533000

RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH

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.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2012 MERCEDES CLS550
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Manufactured between 12/1/2011 - 12/13/2011
Recalled on 11/9/2012
Influenced by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Owners Notified on 11/21/2012
# Affected 23
Recalled for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
 
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
See also 2012 MERCEDES CLS550 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2012 MERCEDES CLS550 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

2012 MERCEDES CLS550 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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