| NHTSA Recall # | 136357 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V819000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | AMG GLC43 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date of notification | 12/01/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 09/10/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 19/11/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 18/12/17 |
| Report created | 21/12/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 108 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 8134 |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Consequence summary | An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |