Mercedes-benz E300 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 6, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2017 Mercedes-benz E300, Amg E43

Recall number

18V151000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 28 units

Why it was recalled

An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030005.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.