MERCEDES BENZ C300 4MATIC 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V906000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ C300 4MATIC 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-12 2018-12-19 2019-01-30

Production Dates: 2018-01-26 - 2018-05-25

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019020008

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2364

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted. 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

If the low beam headlight is 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 setting of the headlights and adjust them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020008.

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.