NHTSARecalled Mar 16, 2017 · #17V179000
Missing Headlight Adjustment Cap/FMVSS 108
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment. 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." If the headlight can be adjusted horizontally, the headlight may be adjusted outside of the designed specifications, reducing the driver's visibility and potentially blinding oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Missing Headlight Adjustment Cap/FMVSS 108
- 2016 Smart Fortwo
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct sealing caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted horizontally, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.