Mercedes CLS550 Recall, Hood Opening Danger

Mercedes CLS550 Recall, Hood Opening Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:   Model Year(s):
     MERCEDES BENZ / CLS550   2012
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Report Receipt Date: NOV 06, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V533000NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23
Summary: 
 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.
Consequence: 
 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.
2012 Mercedes Benz CLS550 Recalled for Hood Latch Danger
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