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HighNHTSA·12V493000·Announced 2012-10-10

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2013 GLK350 Vehicles for Parking Lamp Circuit Voltage Issue

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2013 GLK350 vehicles because parking lamp circuit voltage exceeds limits, potentially causing glare to oncoming drivers and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where the defect increases the risk of a crash due to glare, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic vehicles manufactured between May 31, 2012, and August 2, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 regarding lamps and associated equipment. Specifically, the affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed in the standard.

The higher illumination level resulting from this voltage issue may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the potential for increased crash risk due to glare is the primary safety concern.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit to correct the issue. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
218

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GLK350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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