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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V760📅 Oct 20, 2016

2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 & 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 + 2 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S550 Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S65 AMG Coupe and S63 AMG Convertible 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to February 4, 2016. 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 Associated 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V760000
Manufacturer recall #
2016100004
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
996
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 2, 2016
Built
Sep 3, 2015 – Feb 4, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V760 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V760?

2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 & 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 + 2 more. 996 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.