NHTSA recall 22V-261: Exterior Lighting

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported April 15, 2022 · 2 affected model years

Exterior Lighting recall

22V-261
April 15, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLC 300, GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic, and AMG GLC 43 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight, which can result in headlight failure.
Safety risk
Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050005.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V261000
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report dateApril 15, 2022
ComponentExterior Lighting:Headlights
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC437 recalls total2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC636 recalls total

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