2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle 400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle400 — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published October 20, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 20, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V759000, published October 20, 2016. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle 400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle400 — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. The low beam headlights on the affected 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 Assoc. Equipment.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLE300D
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE400
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle 400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle400 — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V759000 on October 20, 2016. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. The low beam headlights on the affected 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 Assoc. Equipment.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service 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: GLE300D.