2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Safety Ratings

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	15V137000
Mfg's Report Date:	MAR 09, 2015
Component:	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	30141

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."

Consequence:
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.

Dates of Manufacture:
DEC 01, 2010 to FEB 17, 2015

Manufacturer Recall Number:
2015030005