The parking lights on both front head light assemblies have melted the plastic of the housing and had to be broken out which seems to indicate an excessive generation of heat and potential fire hazard when bulbs are replaced they keep burning out which is a potential safety hazard.. I have seen several other complaints regarding this same issue and as well an issue very similar to the tail light recall. I was wondering if this has been or will be addressed my the manufacturer
2011 Mercedes-Benz C300: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 480 complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
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What owners say
My car sound like the power steering has gone it's very loud. Also secondary air flow just replaced and now it's going to need another one at 2000 a pop. Finally the electrics is very weird. Lights will go out then come back on. My day time running lights stay on day and night no matter where I turn the light switch. The day time running light is on even when I turn on high beams. No matter if it's moving or not all these things are happening.
My front passenger head lamp caught fire one of the parking bulbs. All tje wiring is exposed and my lights stopped working. My right tail light one of the bulbs got over heated and had to take off the bulb.
Passenger side lowbeam light burnt out approx 2 months ago, bulb replaced. Five days ago passenger side lowbeam light burnt out again. Parked car after about a 15 mile drive, within 30 minutes car was on fire and entire front end burnt completely. Should there be a recall from mercedes for faulty wiring to headlights before someone is killed or their home destroyed if fire starts while car parked in garage?
Vehicle was stationary. 1 of the 2 parking light bulbs in the front left headlamp assembly burnt out. When taken to dealer to replace the bulb, the service technician found that the bulb's harness had overheated and melted into the headlamp, requiring replacement of the entire headlamp assembly. The melted harness indicates that there was too much heat and could pose a fire threat in the headlamp, as well as reduce conspicuity due to dimmed or burnt out exterior lighting. This is very similar to the problem with the rear taillight issue in this year/model that resulted in a safety recall (the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v177000 tail lamp dimming or failure). The front exterior lights should also be recalled and replaced by mb for the same reasons as the rear.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
- Risk
- Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 14V177000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300?
5 of 480 owner complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 (1%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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