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Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The low beam headlight settings on these vehicles may deviate from the required specification, reducing the range of light. 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."

What could happen

Reduced headlight range can affect visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

MBUSA owns the affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017100009.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V653000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 16, 2017
Owners notified
Oct 27, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
8
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 12, 2016 to Dec 16, 2016
Part
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Maker's own recall number
2017100009
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.

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