2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Recall: Headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be…
NHTSA campaign 18V271000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Apr 27, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG, and E400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. 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."
The risk
If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018050012.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG E43 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E300 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E400 | 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V271000 (manufacturer number 2018050012). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.