| NHTSA Recall # | 129568 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V906000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2019020008 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date of notification | 12/03/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 26/01/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 25/05/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 19/12/18 |
| Report created | 30/01/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 108 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2364 |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Consequence summary | If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |