Mercedes-Benz USA (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.”
Mercedes-Benz USA – Horizontal Headlight Adjustment/FMVSS 108
| Report Received Date | 12/19/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V911000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 2019020007 |
| Potentially Affected | 104 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V911000) |
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