Mercedes-benz Recall 18V906000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights

NHTSA recall 18V906000 · announced December 19, 2018 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 2,364 units affected

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights on these 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 Associated Equipment."

The risk

If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the setting of the headlights and adjust them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020008.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Mercedes-benz C 300
• 2018 Mercedes-benz C 300 4matic

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.