Recall 15V087000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Report Date
20150211
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 MERCEDES BENZ C300
2015 MERCEDES BENZ C400

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.