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HighNHTSA·18V151000·Announced 2018-03-06

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class Vehicles for Headlight Adjustment Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017 E300 and E43 AMG vehicles because misadjusted LED headlights may not illuminate the roadway properly, increasing 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 risk-of-harm product (vehicle lighting) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for vehicle defects without confirmed casualties.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The recall addresses a defect where the headlights may be misadjusted, causing the low beams to insufficiently illuminate the roadway. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The insufficient illumination of the roadway may increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment and adjust it as necessary at no charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. 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 E300, AMG E43
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
28

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 (2)

  • E300
  • AMG E43

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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