| Issue ID | 782209 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10324071 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | R350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/11/09 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hi, i have a r350 2007 year and i have an issue with the right side headlight, the lens inside the lens turned foggy and because of that i am not able to drive in the night, there is no proper beam from that headlight. I took the vehicle to a dealer and they said its the "normal discoloration", and unable to provide any clear explanation why the lens is foggy and they are not replacing it even considering it hazard with this kind of light, the lens has been causing inconvenience to me in the night driving. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ASHBURN, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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