Mercedes-Benz USA – Low-Beam Headlights out of Adjustment/FMVSS 108

Mercedes-Benz USA (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.”


Report Received Date 10/20/2016
NHTSA ID 16V759000
Consequence Summary If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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 Code 2016100003
Potentially Affected 2215
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V759000)

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