MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E43, E300, E400 (2017): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V271000 · Apr 27, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
42
vehicles affected
42
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V271000
- Date
- Apr 27, 2018
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 42
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg E43 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E300 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E400 | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V271000?
3 models: Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 (2017), Mercedes-Benz E300 (2017), Mercedes-Benz E400 (2017), about 42 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V271000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.