Recall 18V911000: 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 19, 2018

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

104vehicles

Model years

2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS536 complaints
• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 45015 complaints