Recall 21V509000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Defect in 2018-2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,467 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V509000 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,467 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 580, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350
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Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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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