| NHTSA Recall # | 134997 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V653000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2017100009 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | GLA250 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date of notification | 27/10/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 12/12/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 16/12/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 16/10/17 |
| Report created | 18/10/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 108 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 8 |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Consequence summary | Reduced headlight range can affect visibility and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |