Mercedes-Benz CLS Recall R/2012/148: Bonnet Catch May Release, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 4 Dec 2012
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- P204
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLS vehicles built between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011. The bonnet striker may not have been correctly torqued. The dealer will check the bonnet striker and re-torque if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonnet striker may not have been correctly torqued. If the striker works loose for any reason it is possible that the bonnet may not be secure fly up and obstruct the drivers view to the front.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET CATCH MAY RELEASE Defect: It is possible that the bonnet striker may not have been correctly torqued. If the striker works loose for any reason it is possible that the bonnet may not be secure fly up and obstruct the drivers view to the front. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check the bonnet striker and re-torque if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bonnet catch may release.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bonnet striker and re-torque if required.
Are You Affected?
CLS built between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code P204 or the DVSA reference R/2012/148. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
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| AMG GT, CLS, E ClassTightness of transmission wiring harness connector | Low | R/2024/307 | |
| AMG GT, CLS, E ClassTightness of transmission wiring harness connector | Low | R/2024/305 | |
| CLSParameter data set of airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2024/268 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2012/127 on 30 Nov 2012, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2012/151 on 22 Jan 2013, for airbag may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/148, launched 4 December 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.