NHTSA recall 20V-775 (20V775000)
exterior lighting recall reported December 11, 2020 - about 9 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V775000
- Also written as
- 20V-775
- Manufacturer number
- 2020120016
- Reported
- December 11, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~9
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020120016.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-775 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.