Exterior lightingRecall 15V-137 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 15V-137 covers 30,141 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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."
The risk
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 2, 2010 to February 18, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.