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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 and Mercedes-Benz E300 recall: headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 6, 2018. It covers about 28 vehicles.

vehicles affected
28
reported
Mar 6, 2018
owners notified
Apr 3, 2018
related complaints
5

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 18V151000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about lights problems.

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E432017 Mercedes-Benz E300

Questions about recall 18V151000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 and Mercedes-Benz E300 headlights?

Yes. Recall 18V151000, reported on March 6, 2018, covers about 28 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V151000?

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.

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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