Mercedes-benz Amg Glc43 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 18, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2016–2017 Mercedes-benz Amg Glc43, Glc300

Recall number

17V819000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 8,134 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.