NHTSA 24V070000
Exterior Lighting › Headlights
- Report received by NHTSA
- February 2, 2024
- Owner notification
- February 23, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 15,502 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- AMG GLC43, GLC 300
Defect 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."
Safety risk
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V070000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov