2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published March 8, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 6, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V151000, published March 8, 2018 and initiated March 6, 2018. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. 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.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030005.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- E300
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E43
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V151000 on March 8, 2018. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030005.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: E300.