Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | model year 2015 c300 and c400 vehicles manufactured from june 18, 2014, through september 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment | NHTSA Recall #15V087000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V087000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 c300 and c400 vehicles manufactured from june 18, 2014, through september 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment Includes 9,137 affected units, Headlamps/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2015 c300 and c400 vehicles manufactured from june 18, 2014, through september 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 c300 and c400 vehicles manufactured from june 18, 2014, through september 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the affected vehicles were assembled with horizontal adjustment mechanisms that allow the owner to change the horizontal adjustment used during the manufacturing process, instead of the proper sealing caps.

Corrective Action

Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horizontal adjustment mechanisms on the headlamps with sealing caps on the affected vehicles. The recall began may 23, 2016. Owners may contact mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V087000
Report Received Date: 2015-02-11T00:00:00
Subject: Headlamps/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 9,137

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2015020003
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 c300 and c400 vehicles manufactured from june 18, 2014, through september 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the affected vehicles were assembled with horizontal adjustment mechanisms that allow the owner to change the horizontal adjustment used during the manufacturing process, instead of the proper sealing caps.
Consequence Summary: If the original horizontal adjustment is used to alter the low beam aim, the misaimed headlamp may not properly illuminated the road or cause increased glare to oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horizontal adjustment mechanisms on the headlamps with sealing caps on the affected vehicles. The recall began may 23, 2016. Owners may contact mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 97.98

Metadata

SID: row-mr89-7mbe-b28a
NHTSA ID: 15V087000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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