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Mercedes-benz 2018–2021 Exterior Lighting recall

Recalled July 2, 2021 · NHTSA recall 21V509000 · Mercedes-benz

Hazard
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Units
1,467 units

Description

Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Product
Mercedes-benz A 220 · Mercedes-benz AMG C43 · Mercedes-benz AMG C63 · Mercedes-benz AMG GLE53 · Mercedes-benz AMG GLE63 · Mercedes-benz C 300 · Mercedes-benz GLB 250 · Mercedes-benz GLE 350 · Mercedes-benz GLE 450 · Mercedes-benz GLE 580
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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