| NHTSA Recall # | 109416 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V439000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL400 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date of notification | 22/07/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 29/06/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 13/07/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 15/06/16 |
| Report created | 15/06/16 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 108 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 100 |
| Defect 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." |
| Consequence summary | Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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). |