2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published July 6, 2021 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V509000, published July 6, 2021 and initiated July 2, 2021. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What to do
Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- A 220
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V509000 on July 6, 2021. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service 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: A 220.