MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLC43 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V070000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLC43 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-05 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15502
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.nhtsa.gov.
