Recall 16V759000: 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 20, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 2,215
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE400
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V759000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2016100003
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Dec 2, 2016
- Components
- Exterior lighting:headlights (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology