Mercedes-benz Slk300 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 15, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2015 Mercedes-benz — 5 models

Recall number

16V439000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 100 units

Why it was recalled

Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.