Vehicles HIGH RISK Updated 2012-11-06

Striker Bolts For Secondary Hood Latch may Loosen

Recalled Product

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop driving this vehicle immediately — this recall involves a critical safety risk.
  2. 2Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC dealer to schedule a FREE recall repair.
  3. 3By federal law, dealers must perform recall repairs at no cost to you.
  4. 4Check if your vehicle has other open recalls →
  5. 5File a complaint with NHTSA if your dealer refuses to perform the recall repair.

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