The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V662000·Announced 2023-10-02

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2022 Models for Incorrectly Adjusted Headlights

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022 A 220, GLA 250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles because incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 safety standard violation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022 A 220, GLA 250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the headlights may be incorrectly adjusted. 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 can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2022 model year for the three specified models.

Dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2023. 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 A 220, AMG GLA35, GLA 250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
32

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)

  • A 220
  • AMG GLA35
  • GLA 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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