NHTSA recall 21V-509 (21V509000)
exterior lighting recall reported July 2, 2021 - about 1,467 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V509000
- Also written as
- 21V-509
- Manufacturer number
- 2021120011
- Reported
- July 2, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,467
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-509 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
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.