Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain 2016 Smart Fortwo Vehicles. The Horizontal Headlight Adjustment Mechanism On These Vehicles May Not Have Been Properly Sealed Off To Prevent Future Adjustment. 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
SMART
Model Of Vehicle
FORTWO COUPE
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V179000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
If The Headlight Can Be Adjusted Horizontally, The Headlight May Be Adjusted Outside Of The Designed Specifications, Reducing The Driver’S Visibility And Potentially Blinding Oncoming Traffic, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install The Correct Sealing Caps To Prevent The Headlights From Being Adjusted Horizontally, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 8, 2017. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150616
End Of Manufacture
20150924
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2213
Date Owners Notified
20170908
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20170316
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108