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NHTSA Recall 18V906000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,364 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz C 300.

2,364
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (March 12)
NHTSA campaign18V906000
Manufacturer campaign2019020008
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report receivedDecember 19, 2018
Owner notificationMarch 12, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 18V906000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz C 3002018
Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC2018

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.