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HighNHTSA·14V177000·Announced 2014-04-11

Mercedes-Benz Recalls C-Class Vehicles for Tail Light Electrical Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2008-2011 C300, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles because a poor electrical ground may cause tail lights to dim or fail, 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 lighting failure increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured between January 26, 2007, and July 13, 2011. The recall involves approximately 252,867 vehicles.

The defect involves a poor electrical ground connection that may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights. This condition reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions to stop or turn, which increases the risk of a crash.

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES BENZ C350, C300, C63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
252,867

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 (3)

  • C350
  • C300
  • C63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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