2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published December 21, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 18, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V819000, published December 21, 2017 and initiated December 18, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- AMG GLC43
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V819000 on December 21, 2017. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: AMG GLC43.