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HighNHTSA·17V179000·Announced 2017-03-16

2016 Smart Fortwo Recalled for Headlight Adjustment Seal Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles because the headlight adjustment mechanism may not be properly sealed, potentially allowing improper horizontal adjustment.

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 risk-of-harm product where the defect could increase the risk of a crash by blinding oncoming traffic, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the headlight can be adjusted horizontally, it may be adjusted outside of the designed specifications. This can reduce the driver's visibility and potentially blind oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct sealing caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted horizontally, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2017. 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
SMART FORTWO COUPE
Brand
SMART
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
2,213

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 (1)

  • FORTWO COUPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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