MERCEDES BENZ C300 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V509000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | C300 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-01-07 | 2021-07-02 | 2021-07-06 |
Production Dates: 2018-06-07 - 2018-06-14
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021120011
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1467
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Mercedes-Benz LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.nhtsa.gov.
