2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published February 11, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 11, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V087000, published February 11, 2015. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- C400
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C400
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V087000 on February 11, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: C400.