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2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and others recall: headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on October 20, 2016. It covers about 2,215 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,215
reported
Oct 20, 2016
owners notified
Dec 2, 2016
related complaints
12

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. 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 Assoc. 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.

Recall number 16V759000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about lights problems.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 4002017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400

Questions about recall 16V759000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and others headlights?

Yes. Recall 16V759000, reported on October 20, 2016, covers about 2,215 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V759000?

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.

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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