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Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
12V533000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 6, 2012
Owners notified
Nov 21, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
23
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 1, 2011 to Dec 13, 2011
Part
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

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.

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