The headlight adjustment screws on your Mercedes-Benz E-Class are supposed to be sealed to prevent anyone from accidentally changing the headlight aim. However, the screws on your vehicle may not be properly sealed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headlight aim is altered, it could shine light off the road, making it harder to see where you're driving at night. This may increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mercedes-Benz dealer will install new sealing caps to keep your headlight aim correct, at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle's LED headlights are designed to provide clear illumination on the road. However, some 2017 E300 models might have misaligned headlights, which could lead to reduced low beam lighting.
Risk if Unfixed
If the low beam headlights can't shine brightly enough, it could increase the risk of a crash, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Your Mercedes-Benz dealer will check and adjust the headlight alignment as needed, free of charge. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the service, which is complimentary.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. 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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030005.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class? (Campaign #18V271000)
The headlight adjustment screws on your Mercedes-Benz E-Class are supposed to be sealed to prevent anyone from accidentally changing the headlight aim. However, the screws on your vehicle may not be properly sealed. If the headlight aim is altered, it could shine light off the road, making it harder to see where you're driving at night. This may increase the risk of a crash. Your Mercedes-Benz dealer will install new sealing caps to keep your headlight aim correct, at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class? (Campaign #18V151000)
Your vehicle's LED headlights are designed to provide clear illumination on the road. However, some 2017 E300 models might have misaligned headlights, which could lead to reduced low beam lighting. If the low beam headlights can't shine brightly enough, it could increase the risk of a crash, especially at night or in low-light conditions. Your Mercedes-Benz dealer will check and adjust the headlight alignment as needed, free of charge. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the service, which is complimentary.