Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V533000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V533000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2012 cls550 and cls550 4matic vehicles, manufactured december 01, 2011, through december 13, 2011 Includes 23 affected units, Striker Bolts For Secondary Hood Latch may Loosen, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012 cls550 and cls550 4matic vehicles, manufactured december 01, 2011, through december 13, 2011

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V533000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-11-06T00:00:00
Subject: Striker bolts for secondary hood latch may loosen
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 23

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gv43-ikux~fe5r
NHTSA ID: 12V533000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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