MERCEDES BENZ GLC43 AMG 2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLC43 AMG | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2014-10-09 - 2016-11-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V819000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-01-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-12-18 | Date Added to Database: 2017-12-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8134 | ||
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Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. 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." |
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Consequence:
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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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. |
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