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Mercedes-Benz C 300 Recall 15V087: Headlights May Be Misaimed, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 15V087, reported February 11, 2015, 9,137 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C400 vehicles built from June 18, 2014, through September 5, 2014, were assembled with horizontal adjustment mechanisms in the headlamps that an owner can turn, instead of the proper sealing caps. These headlamps do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and associated equipment.

If the horizontal adjustment is used to change the low beam aim, the headlamp may not properly light the road ahead, or it may cause increased glare for oncoming drivers. Either problem raises the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the horizontal adjustment mechanisms with sealing caps at no cost. The recall began May 23, 2016. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA at 1-800-367-6372, and can check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V087Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
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.
Risk
If the original horizontal adjustment is used to alter the low beam aim, the misaimed headlamp may not properly illuminated the road or cause increased glare to oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz C 3002015
Mercedes-Benz C4002015