The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V819000·Announced 2017-12-18

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2016-2017 GLC Models for Headlight Adjustment Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016-2017 GLC300 and GLC43 vehicles because misadjusted headlights may not illuminate the roadway properly, 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 defect that increases the risk of a crash, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. The recall involves 8,134 vehicles that may have misadjusted headlights. This defect causes the low beam headlights to insufficiently illuminate the roadway, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108.

An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment and adjust it as necessary, free of charge.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300, AMG GLC43
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
8,134

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 (2)

  • GLC300
  • AMG GLC43

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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