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2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 and Mercedes-Benz C400 recall: headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on February 11, 2015. It covers about 9,137 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,137
reported
Feb 11, 2015
owners notified
May 13, 2016
related complaints
1

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 vehicles manufactured from June 18, 2014, through September 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles were assembled with horizontal adjustment mechanisms that allow the owner to change the horizontal adjustment used during the manufacturing process, instead of the proper sealing caps.
Risk
If the original horizontal adjustment is used to alter the low beam aim, the misaimed headlamp may not properly illuminated the road or cause increased glare to oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horizontal adjustment mechanisms on the headlamps with sealing caps on the affected vehicles. The recall began May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 15V087000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.

Questions about recall 15V087000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 and Mercedes-Benz C400 headlights?

Yes. Recall 15V087000, reported on February 11, 2015, covers about 9,137 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V087000?

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horizontal adjustment mechanisms on the headlamps with sealing caps on the affected vehicles. The recall began May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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