NHTSA Recall 16V759000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,215 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V759000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2016100003 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | October 20, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 2, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (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."
Safety risk
If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V759000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE300D | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE350 | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE400 | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.