The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V911000·Announced 2018-12-19

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2019 CLS Models for Headlight Adjustment Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 CLS 450 and AMG CLS53 vehicles because unsealed headlight adjustment screws may cause improper alignment, increasing crash risk.

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 adjustment leading to reduced visibility and increased crash risk) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019 CLS 450, CLS 450 4MATIC, and CLS 53 AMG vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the horizontal adjustment screw for the headlights may not be effectively sealed. This allows the headlights to be improperly adjusted, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108 regarding lamps and associated equipment.

If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may experience reduced visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

The recall began on March 15, 2019. Dealers will inspect the horizontal headlight adjustment screws and seal them as necessary at no charge to the owner. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450, AMG CLS53
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
104

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 (2)

  • CLS 450
  • AMG CLS53

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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