The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V509000·Announced 2021-07-02

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles for Incorrectly Adjusted LED Headlights

Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2018-2021 models because LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during repair, reducing visibility 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 addresses a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2021 vehicles, including the C 300, AMG GLE63, GLE 580, and AMG GLE53, among other models. The recall involves 1,467 vehicles where the LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a previous vehicle repair. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicle models and years include: 2018-2020 C 300, 2019-2020 A 220, 2019-2020 AMG C43, 2019-2020 AMG C63, 2020 GLE 580, 2020 GLB 250, 2020-2021 GLE 450, 2020-2021 GLE 350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and 2021 AMG GLE53.

Dealers will replace the LED headlights free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021, and owner notification letters were mailed in January 2022. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, AMG GLE63, GLE 580, AMG GLE53
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1,467

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 (10)

  • C 300
  • AMG GLE63
  • GLE 580
  • AMG GLE53
  • GLE 450
  • GLE 350
  • GLB 250
  • AMG C63
  • AMG C43
  • A 220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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