MERCEDES BENZ AMG CLS53 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V911000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG CLS53 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-15 2018-12-19 2019-01-30

Production Dates: 2017-12-18 - 2018-11-05

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019020007

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 104

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.