Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V493000

Exterior lighting

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-10-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V493000

Exterior lighting

Component
Exterior lighting
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
218
Reported to NHTSA
2012-10-10
Owners notified
2014-09-12

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic vehicles, manufactured from May 31, 2012, through August 2, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed.

Safety risk

The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz GLK3502013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.