2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400, Mercedes-Benz SL550 and others recall: headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on June 15, 2016. It covers about 100 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 100
reported: Jun 15, 2016
owners notified: Jul 22, 2016

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.

Recall number 16V439000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V439000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400, Mercedes-Benz SL550 and others headlights?

Yes. Recall 16V439000, reported on June 15, 2016, covers about 100 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V439000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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