CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights on these 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 headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the setting of the headlights and adjust them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020008.
- 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 headlights on these vehicles may not be properly aimed. If the low beams are misadjusted, the driver can have reduced visibility at night, which raises the risk of a crash. The vehicles also fail to meet the federal lighting standard (FMVSS 108) because of this.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the headlight setting and adjust it if needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or with a dealer, and schedule the free headlight inspection.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC | 2018 |