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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Recall 16V759: Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Night Visibility

NHTSA campaign 16V759, reported October 20, 2016, 2,215 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016-2017 GLE vehicles built between October 14 and November 23, 2015 may have low-beam headlights that are not properly adjusted. Because the headlights may be out of alignment, the driver's view of the road at night can be reduced. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lighting equipment.

Reduced visibility at night increases the risk of a crash, since you may not see pedestrians, animals, road hazards, or other vehicles in time to react.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment if needed, at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you can check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V759Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
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."
Risk
If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 GLE 35020162017
Mercedes-Benz GLE 40020162017
Mercedes-Benz GLE300D20162017