MERCEDES-BENZ 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 vehicles due to latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch issues. 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 second.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026