Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V271000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V271000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2017 mercedes-benz e300 4matic, e300, e43 amg, and e400 vehicles Includes 42 affected units, Headlight Adjustment not Sealed/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017 mercedes-benz e300 4matic, e300, e43 amg, and e400 vehicles
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz e300 4matic, e300, e43 amg, and e400 vehicles. the headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. 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."
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in june 2018. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2018050012.