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2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C300, Mercedes Benz C350 and others recall: tail lights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on April 11, 2014. It covers about 252,867 vehicles.

vehicles affected
252,867
reported
Apr 11, 2014
owners notified
Aug 18, 2014
related complaints
343

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 343 complaints about lights problems.

2008 Mercedes Benz C3002009 Mercedes Benz C3002008 Mercedes Benz C3502009 Mercedes Benz C3502010 Mercedes-Benz C3002011 Mercedes-Benz C300

Questions about recall 14V177000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C300, Mercedes Benz C350 and others tail lights?

Yes. Recall 14V177000, reported on April 11, 2014, covers about 252,867 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V177000?

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.

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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