MERCEDES-BENZ CLS400, CLS550, CLS63 (2012-2015): Exterior lighting
Recall 15V137000 · Mar 10, 2015 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
30,141
vehicles affected
30,141
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V137000
- Date
- Mar 10, 2015
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 30,141
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2012-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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."
What can happen
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | CLS400 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLS550 | 2012-2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLS63 | 2012-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V137000?
3 models: Mercedes-Benz CLS400 (2015), Mercedes-Benz CLS550 (2012-2015), Mercedes-Benz CLS63 (2012-2015), about 30,141 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.