NHTSA recall 17V-819 (17V819000)

exterior lighting recall reported December 18, 2017 - about 8,134 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 17V819000
Also written as: 17V-819
Reported: December 18, 2017
Vehicles affected: ~8,134
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-819 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 - 2017

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