The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V653000·Announced 2017-10-16

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2018 GLA 250 for Headlight Adjustment Issues

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 GLA 250 vehicles because low beam headlights may not meet federal safety standards, potentially reducing visibility.

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 safety-critical component (headlights) where reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 GLA 250 4Matic vehicles. The recall addresses an issue where the low beam headlight settings may deviate from required specifications, which reduces the range of light emitted by the headlights.

This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Reduced headlight range can affect visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
8

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)

  • GLA 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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