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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS. The most recent was reported on November 1, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CLS400, CLS550, CLS63, CLS63S.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V787000November 1, 2019Communication
15V505000August 11, 2015Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
15V137000March 10, 2015Exterior Lighting
15V088000February 13, 2015Structure › Body › Hood

Systems involved: Communication (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V787000Manufacturer no. 2019120008

Communication

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2019
Owner notification
December 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,226 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS
January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CLS400, CLS550, CLS63S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Safety risk

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V787000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V505000Manufacturer no. 2015080001

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA
August 11, 2015
Owner notification
September 2, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
209 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CLS400, CLS550, CLS63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz E350, E400, E400 4Matic, E63 4M S AMG, E350 4Matic, E63-4M S AMG, 2015 CLS400, CLS400 4Matic, CLS550, CLS63-4M "P" AMG, and CLS550 4Matic vehicles manufactured April 16, 2015, to April 22, 2015. The integral steel cable that secures the rubber seal to the bulkhead might have been damaged due to the supplier rework of the rubber seal. In the event the rubber seal is not properly secured around the engine compartment, it is possible for the rubber seal to temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed.

Safety risk

If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the engine or exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber seal, in the engine compartment, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. MBUSA's number is 2015080001. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V505000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V137000Manufacturer no. 2015030005

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2015
Owner notification
April 6, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
30,141 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS
December 2, 2010 – February 18, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
CLS400, CLS550, CLS63

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V137000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V088000Manufacturer no. 2015020001

Structure › Body › Hood

Report received by NHTSA
February 13, 2015
Owner notification
March 6, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
147,224 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS
July 2, 2012 – December 1, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
CLS400, CLS550, CLS63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E63 4Matic Sedan "S", and E63 4Matic Station Wagon, 2015 CLS400, 2015 E400 Sedan, E400 4Matic Sedan and CLS400 4Matic and 2014 CLS63 "S". The affected vehicles have a rubber seal at the back of the engine bay that may temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed.

Safety risk

If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V088000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 4, 2019.