MERCEDES BENZ C400 2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V087000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
MERCEDES BENZ | C400 | 2015 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2016-05-13 | 2015-02-11 | 2015-02-11 |
Production Dates: 2014-06-18 - 2014-09-05
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015020003
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9137
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 vehicles manufactured from June 18, 2014, through September 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles were assembled with horizontal adjustment mechanisms that allow the owner to change the horizontal adjustment used during the manufacturing process, instead of the proper sealing caps.
If the original horizontal adjustment is used to alter the low beam aim, the misaimed headlamp may not properly illuminated the road or cause increased glare to oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horizontal adjustment mechanisms on the headlamps with sealing caps on the affected vehicles. The recall began May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes 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.safercar.gov.