If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Headlights

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Recall 573 Report - AMENDED
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Check Headlight Adjustment Screw, Rework if Necessary MY19 257 (CLS-Class)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report FMVSS 108
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report FMVSS 108
• Non-Compliance Notice Report FMVSS 108
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check Headlight Screw, Rework if Necessary MY19 257 (CLS-Class)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3

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