MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V775000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-01-20 2020-12-11 2020-12-14

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020120016

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020120016.

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.