Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V509000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V509000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2018-2020 c300, 2019-2020 a220, amg c43, amg c63, 2020 gle580, glb250, 2020-2021 gle450, gle350, 2021 amg gle63, and amg gle53 vehicles Includes 1,467 affected units, Incorrectly Adjusted Headlights/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2020 c300, 2019-2020 a220, amg c43, amg c63, 2020 gle580, glb250, 2020-2021 gle450, gle350, 2021 amg gle63, and amg gle53 vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V509000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2021-07-02T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrectly adjusted headlights/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 1,467

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2021120011
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.73

Metadata

SID: row-mv4i_wkkj.aw97
NHTSA ID: 21V509000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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