NHTSA recall 18V-906 (18V906000)
exterior lighting recall reported December 19, 2018 - about 2,364 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V906000
- Also written as
- 18V-906
- Manufacturer number
- 2019020008
- Reported
- December 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,364
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-906 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.