2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53 — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published January 30, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V911000, published January 30, 2019 and initiated December 19, 2018. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53 — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- CLS 450
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53 — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V911000 on January 30, 2019. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: CLS 450.