Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SLK300
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V439000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
Improperly Adjusted Low-Beam Headlights May Reduce The Driver’S Visibility, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150629
End Of Manufacture
20150713
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
100
Date Owners Notified
20160722
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20160615
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108