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NHTSARecalled Jun 15, 2016 · #16V439000

Low-Beam Headlights Adjusted Incorrectly/FMVSS 108

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Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
Low-Beam Headlights Adjusted Incorrectly/FMVSS 108
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, SL63
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice