The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V759000·Announced 2016-10-20

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2016-2017 GLE Models for Headlight Adjustment Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,215 GLE vehicles because improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce visibility and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (headlights) where the defect explicitly increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 14, 2015, and November 23, 2015. The recall involves 2,215 units.

The low beam headlights on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108. If the headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D, GLE350, GLE 400, GLE400
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
2,215

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • GLE300D
  • GLE350
  • GLE 400
  • GLE400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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