Recall 16V439000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Report Date
20160615
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, and SL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2015, through July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly during vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety Consequence

Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SL400
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SL550
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SL63
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SLK300
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.