Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V760000 Reported October 20, 2016

Low-beam headlights out of adjustment/fmvss 108

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 996 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V760000
Manufacturer Campaign
2016100004
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
996
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 20, 2016
Completion Rate
92.57

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V760000 or campaign 2016100004.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V760000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V760000?

NHTSA recall 16V760000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on October 20, 2016. It addresses: Low-beam headlights out of adjustment/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 996 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V760000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2016100004. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.