The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V906000·Announced 2018-12-19

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2018 C300 Models for Headlight Adjustment Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,364 2018 C300 and C300 4MATIC vehicles because improperly adjusted headlights may reduce driver 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 risk-of-harm product (improper headlight adjustment increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C300 4MATIC vehicles. The recall involves 2,364 vehicles where the headlights may not be properly adjusted. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Mercedes-Benz has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the setting of the headlights and adjust them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2019. 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, MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC, C 300
Brand
MERCEDES BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
2,364

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)

  • C 300 4MATIC
  • C 300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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