NHTSA Recall 16V439000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V439000; Date: Jun. 15, 2016
Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mercedes Benz SL400; 2015 Mercedes Benz SL550; 2015 Mercedes Benz SL63; 2015 Mercedes Benz SLK300; 2015 Mercedes Benz SLK350
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 100
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 22, 2016
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