NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Headlights Aim Cover Missing/FMVSS 108
Published: February 2, 2024Recall ID: 24V070000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Headlights Aim Cover Missing/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Headlights Aim Cover Missing/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V070000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V070000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 81.09 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 15502 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |