NHTSA recall 18V-911 (18V911000)
exterior lighting recall reported December 19, 2018 - about 104 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V911000
- Also written as
- 18V-911
- Manufacturer number
- 2019020007
- Reported
- December 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~104
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-911 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.