Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLC 300, GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic, and AMG GLC 43 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight, which can result in headlight failure.
What could happen
Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050005.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 S 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V261000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 15, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jun 3, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 129
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- 2022050005
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 26, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention Apr 8, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Apr 1, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Jul 6, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 20, 2022
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.