MERCEDES BENZ GLA250 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V653000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLA250 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-10-27 | 2017-10-16 | 2017-10-18 |
Production Dates: 2016-12-12 - 2016-12-16
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2017100009
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2018 GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The low beam headlight settings on these vehicles may deviate from the required specification, reducing the range of light. 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."
Reduced headlight range can affect visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
MBUSA owns the affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017100009.
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.
