2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published May 1, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 27, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V271000, published May 1, 2018 and initiated April 27, 2018. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- E300
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 | 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 E400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V271000 on May 1, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: E300.