MERCEDES BENZ C300 2011: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V177000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ C300 2011
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.