Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic vehicles, manufactured from May 31, 2012, through August 2, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed.
What could happen
The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Glk350 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V493000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 10, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 12, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 218
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 31, 2012 to Aug 2, 2012
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2019
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Jan 10, 2018
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Oct 6, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Apr 12, 2017
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 14, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.