Mercedes-Benz CLS63, CLS550 +1 more: Exterior lighting

Affects Mercedes-Benz CLS63, CLS550, CLS400 · 2012–2015 — about 30K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational