| NHTSA Recall # | 120402 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V760000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2016100004 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S63 AMG |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date of notification | 02/12/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 03/09/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 04/02/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 20/10/16 |
| Report created | 20/10/16 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 108 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 996 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 s550 coupe 4matic, s63 amg coupe 4matic, s65 amg coupe and s63 amg convertible 4matic vehicles manufactured september 3, 2015, to february 4, 2016. 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 associated equipment." |
| 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |