MERCEDES BENZ GLC43 AMG 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLC43 AMG | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2018-01-08 - 2018-03-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V610000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-11-02 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-09-11 | Date Added to Database: 2018-09-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018090014 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4702 | ||
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Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2018 GLC300 4MATIC Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, and GLC43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet. 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:
Turn signals that are the wrong color may not be as easily recognized by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the color of the turn signal, replacing the LED module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. 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 | |
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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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