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HighNHTSA·18V271000·Announced 2018-04-27

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

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017 E300, E400, and AMG E43 vehicles because headlight adjustment screws may not be properly sealed, potentially allowing misalignment.

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, fitting the High severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed casualties.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG, and E400 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the headlight horizontal adjustment screws may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap. This failure means the headlights could be readjusted, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108 regarding lamps and associated equipment.

If the horizontal aim of the headlights is altered, the misaimed lights may result in an insufficiently illuminated roadway. This condition 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 retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in June 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, E400, AMG E43
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
42

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 (3)

  • E300
  • E400
  • AMG E43

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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