Striker bolts for secondary hood latch may loosen
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 12V533000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V533000?
NHTSA recall 12V533000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on November 6, 2012. It addresses: Striker bolts for secondary hood latch may loosen. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V533000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.