Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
E43 AMG
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
18V271000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
If The Headlight’S Horizontal Aim Is Altered, A Misaimed Headlight May Lead To An Insufficiently Illuminated Roadway, Which May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170601
End Of Manufacture
20170620
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
42
Date Owners Notified
20180608
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20180427
Make Campaign Number
2018050012
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108