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Vehicle recall 18V911000 · December 19, 2018

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 and CLS 450

The horizontal adjustment screw may not be effectively sealed, allowing the headlights to be improperly adjusted.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, and CLS53 AMG vehicles. The horizontal adjustment screw may not be effectively sealed, allowing the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, & Associated Equipment."
Consequence
If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the horizontal headlight adjustment screws, sealing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020007.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
18V911000
Reported to NHTSA
December 19, 2018
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Manufacturer campaign
2019020007
Owner notification
March 15, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected
104
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Recall 18V911000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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