CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles with LED headlights may have misadjusted headlights. The low beams may not sufficiently illuminate the roadway, which means the car does not meet federal lighting safety requirements and you may have less visibility at night or in poor conditions.
Reduced road illumination can increase the risk of a crash, since you may not see hazards, pedestrians, or road features as early as you should.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment and correct it as needed, free of charge. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 | 2017 |