Now Hear This! Mercedes Recall
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Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall of over 30,000 CLS Class vehicles due to an LED tail lamp failure.
Which Mercedes-Benz models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2015 CLS 400s, 2012 – 2015 CLS 550s, 2012 – 2013 CLS 63s and 2014 and 2015 CLS 63P.
What causes the LED tail lamp failure?
The LED tail lamps may not properly illuminate on the sides, this could prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle and possible increase the risk of a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by Mercedes-Benz attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
Mercedes-Benz will be notifying all owners affected by the recall soon and will update the lighting control software free of charge.
If your Mercedes-Benz is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Mercedes-Benz checked and serviced for the defect.
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