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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V177000

2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C350 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 | 2010 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C63 — Exterior lighting: tail lights

Published April 14, 2014 · Recall initiated: April 11, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V177000, published April 14, 2014 and initiated April 11, 2014. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C350 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 | 2010 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C63 — Exterior lighting: tail lights.

What's the hazard

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

What to do

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
C350
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C350 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C350 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C63 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300 | 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C350 | 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350 | 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C63 | 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C63 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C63
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C350 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 | 2010 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C63 — Exterior lighting: tail lights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V177000 on April 14, 2014. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

What should I do if I have this product?

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: C350.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)