Recall 16V439000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.