Recall 16V439000: 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400, 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550, 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL63 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 15, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 100
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL63
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V439000
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Jul 22, 2016
- Components
- Exterior lighting:headlights (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology