NHTSA Recall 18V151000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V151000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2018030005 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | March 6, 2018 |
| Owner notification | April 3, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. 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."
Safety risk
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030005.
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 18V151000
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.