2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cls53 and Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 recall: headlights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 19, 2018. It covers about 104 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 104
- reported
- Dec 19, 2018
- owners notified
- Mar 15, 2019
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V911000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V911000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cls53 and Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 headlights?
Yes. Recall 18V911000, reported on December 19, 2018, covers about 104 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V911000?
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.
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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