MERCEDES BENZ C300 2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V177000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | C300 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-08-18 | 2014-04-11 | 2014-04-14 |
Production Dates: 2007-01-26 - 2011-07-13
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 252867
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "Mercedes" is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes 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.safercar.gov.
