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Mercedes-Benz E 300 Recall 18V271: Headlights Could Be Knocked Out of Aim, Reducing Road Lighting

NHTSA campaign 18V271, reported April 27, 2018, 42 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, E400 and E43 AMG vehicles have headlight horizontal adjustment screws that may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable cap. Without that seal, someone could change the headlight aim. A misaimed headlight may not light the roadway well enough, which can increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not fully meet the federal lighting standard, FMVSS 108.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will install new sealing caps on the headlights at no cost to you. The recall was expected to begin in June 2018. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V271Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
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."
Risk
If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 AMG E432017
Mercedes-Benz E 3002017
Mercedes-Benz E 4002017