NHTSA Recall 12V533000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V533000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › HOOD › LATCH |
| Report received | November 6, 2012 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V533000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLS550 | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.