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HighNHTSA·22V261000·Announced 2023-03-04

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S Headlight Failure Recall

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021 GLC models because the headlight electrical connection may not be watertight, risking headlight failure. Reduced visibility increases 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: This recall addresses a potential structural defect in a safety-critical component (headlight electrical connections). However, no injuries, property damage, or actual headlight failures are documented in the source. Per the severity rubric, when the hazard is theoretical with no reported harm, the maximum score is 3.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 models: the GLC 300, GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 43 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 4Matic, and AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic. The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight and can result in headlight failure.

Headlight failure decreases visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 129 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 3, 2022.

Owners should contact their Mercedes-Benz dealership to arrange an inspection and repair. Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs as necessary at no charge. Owners may also contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
Hazard
  • headlight-failure
  • visibility-hazard
  • crash-risk
Affected units
129

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 (4)

  • AMG GLC63 S
  • AMG GLC63
  • AMG GLC43
  • GLC300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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