MERCEDES BENZ C300 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V906000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | C300 | 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
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."
If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
