[OliverB]

smart recalls 2,200 453s

First recall on the 453 - for improper horizontal headlight adjuster caps installed on some 2016s. The caps are applied at factory after horizontal adjustment is carried out. Caps are to prevent owners from changing that adjustment.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/smart-recalls-2200-fortwos-for-cross-eyed-headlights/

 

[jwight]

From safercar.gov

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V179000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,213

Summary

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."

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct sealing caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted horizontally, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification date. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.

Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 108
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V179-5283.pdf?_ga=1.161502332.1779419827.1490998753

 

[OliverB]

Personally, I would prefer not having mine replaced.