CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S550 Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S65 AMG Coupe and S63 AMG Convertible 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to February 4, 2016. 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 Associated 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.
What this recall means for you
Some of these vehicles may have low-beam headlights that are not properly adjusted. When headlights are out of alignment, the driver can see less of the road ahead, especially at night, which raises the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles also do not meet the federal lighting standard (FMVSS 108).
The fix is free. Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if needed, at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016.
To check whether your vehicle is included, contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz S550 | 20162017 |
| Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG | 2017 |