2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls53 Recalls
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Recall Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.Possible Effects
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on December 19, 2018. A second notification will be sent when the remedy is available. 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.Recall Manufacture Dates
2017-12-07 - 2018-10-19Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
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."Possible Effects
If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the horizontal headlight adjustment screws, sealing them as necessary, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on February 13, 2019, notifying them of the issue. A second owner notification letter will be sent when the repair is available. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz 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.Recall Manufacture Dates
2017-12-18 - 2018-11-05Vehicles Affected
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