MERCEDES BENZ E300 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V271000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | E300 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-06-08 | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-01 |
Production Dates: 2017-06-01 - 2017-06-20
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018050012
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG, and E400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. 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 headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018050012.
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.
