| NHTSA Recall # | 138685 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V610000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2018090014 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | GLC350E |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Date of notification | 02/11/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 08/01/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 12/03/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 11/09/18 |
| Report created | 17/09/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 108 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 4702 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018 glc300 4matic coupe, glc300, glc300 4matic, glc350e 4matic, glc43 amg 4matic coupe, and glc43 amg 4matic vehicles equipped with led headlights. The front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet. 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 | Turn signals that are the wrong color may not be as easily recognized by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the color of the turn signal, replacing the led module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 2, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| 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). |