2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 recall: exterior lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on October 10, 2012. It covers about 218 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 218
- reported
- Oct 10, 2012
- owners notified
- Sep 12, 2014
- related complaints
- 1
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic vehicles, manufactured from May 31, 2012, through August 2, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed.
- Risk
- The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 12V493000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz GLK350 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 12V493000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 12V493000, reported on October 10, 2012, covers about 218 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V493000?
Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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