NHTSA Recall 15V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V137000; Date: Mar. 10, 2015
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mercedes Benz CLS400; 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS550; 2013 Mercedes Benz CLS550; 2014 Mercedes Benz CLS550; 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS550; 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS63; 2013 Mercedes Benz CLS63; 2014 Mercedes Benz CLS63; 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS63
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 30,141
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 2015
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