Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V819000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V819000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2016-2017 glc300, glc300 4matic and glc43 4matic vehicles Includes 8,134 affected units, Insufficient Low Beam Illumination/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2017 glc300, glc300 4matic and glc43 4matic vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V819000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2017-12-18T00:00:00

Subject: Insufficient low beam illumination/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 8,134

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 96.36

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