MERCEDES BENZ SLK300 2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V439000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SLK300 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-07-22 2016-06-15 2016-06-15

Production Dates: 2015-06-29 - 2015-07-13

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, and SL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2015, through July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly during vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.