CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Mercedes-Benz CLS models have LED tail lights that may not light up on the sides. This reduces the vehicle's rear side visibility and means it does not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
With reduced side illumination at the rear, other drivers may have a harder time seeing your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners directly.
The remedy is a free software update to the lighting controller, performed by an authorized dealer. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you should check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 | 2012201320142015 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS63 | 2012201320142015 |