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2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43 and Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 recall: headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 18, 2017. It covers about 8,134 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8,134
reported
Dec 18, 2017
owners notified
Jan 12, 2018
related complaints
2

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. 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."
Risk
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691.

Recall number 17V819000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about lights problems.

Questions about recall 17V819000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43 and Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 headlights?

Yes. Recall 17V819000, reported on December 18, 2017, covers about 8,134 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V819000?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691.

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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