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2018–2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300, Amg GLE63, Gle 580 and more recall: Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 21V-509 · July 2, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
21V509000
Reported
July 2, 2021
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Part
Exterior lighting: headlights
Vehicles affected
About 1,467

What is wrong

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."

Safety risk

Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Mercedes-Benz A 220 (2019, 2020); Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 (2019, 2020); Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 (2019, 2020); Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE53 (2021); Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE63 (2021); Mercedes-Benz C 300 (2018, 2019, 2020); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

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.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.