Smart horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the exterior lighting headlights. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct sealing caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted horizontally, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-179.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Smart Fortwo |
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