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VehicleDec 19, 2018104 affected

Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, and CLS53 AMG vehicles. The horizontal adjustment screw may not be effectively sealed, allowing the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, & Associated Equipment."

What could happen

If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the horizontal headlight adjustment screws, sealing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020007.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V911000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 19, 2018
Owners notified
Mar 15, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
104
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 18, 2017 to Nov 5, 2018
Part
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Maker's own recall number
2019020007
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.