The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V439000·Announced 2016-06-15

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2016 SLK and SL Models for Headlight Aim

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2016 SLK and SL models because low-beam headlights may be aimed incorrectly, potentially reducing driver visibility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (improper headlight aim increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, and SL63 AMG vehicles manufactured between June 29, 2015, and July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly during production, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108.

Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 100 affected vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300, SL63, SL550, SLK350
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
100

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • SLK300
  • SL63
  • SL550
  • SLK350
  • SL400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · MERCEDES-BENZ

Same manufacturer · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

See all →

Same hazard · reduced visibility

See all →