MERCEDES BENZ AMG E43 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V151000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG E43 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-04-03 2018-03-06 2018-03-08

Production Dates: 2017-01-31 - 2017-02-15

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018030005

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. 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

An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030005.

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.