MERCEDES BENZ CLS450 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V911000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | CLS450 | 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
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."
If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
