Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 18V-911 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 18V-911 covers 104 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V911000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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."
The risk
If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 18, 2017 to November 5, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.