MERCEDES BENZ GLC 300 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLC 300 | Year : 2020 |
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 24V070000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2024-02-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2024-02-02 | Date Added to Database: 2024-02-05 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15502 | ||
Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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.nhtsa.gov. |