The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V070000·Announced 2024-02-02

2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC models recalled for incorrect headlight adjustment and glare

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles for headlights that may be incorrectly adjusted, creating glare for oncoming traffic. Dealers will correct the adjustment free of charge.

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 involves a risk-of-harm vehicle defect—headlight glare that impairs visibility for oncoming traffic and increases crash risk—where no injuries or accidents have been reported. Per the severity rubric, recalls involving potential for serious harm without reported incidents score as High.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights in these vehicles may be incorrectly adjusted too high, creating excessive glare for oncoming traffic.

The affected vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, which establishes requirements for lamps and reflective devices. Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 15,502 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 23, 2024. Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, at no charge to owners. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43, GLC 300, GLC 350 E
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
15,502

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)

  • AMG GLC43
  • GLC 300
  • GLC 350 E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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