CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 CLS 450 and CLS 53 AMG vehicles have a horizontal headlight adjustment screw that may not be effectively sealed. This can allow the headlights to become improperly aimed, and the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lighting equipment.
If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility of the road ahead, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Authorized dealers will inspect the horizontal headlight adjustment screws and seal them as necessary, at no cost to the owner. You can also check your VIN for any other open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 | 2019 |