NHTSA Recall 16V759000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V759000; Date: Oct. 20, 2016
If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Mercedes Benz GLE350; 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle 400; 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle300d; 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle300d; 2016 Mercedes-benz GLE350; 2016 Mercedes-benz GLE400
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 2,215
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz USA, LLC (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 gle 300d 4matic, gle 350, gle 350 4matic, and gle 400 4matic vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment. "
How to Fix:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 2, 2016
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