MERCEDES BENZ CLS53 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : CLS53 | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2017-12-18 - 2018-11-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V911000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-03-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-12-19 | Date Added to Database: 2019-01-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019020007 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 104 | ||
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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." |
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Consequence:
If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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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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