Recall 17V-819
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2016 to 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-819
- Reported
- December 18, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 8,134 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. 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
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2016 to 2017
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2016 to 2017