Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V261000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-04-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V261000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
129
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-15
Owners notified
2022-06-03

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLC 300, GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic, and AMG GLC 43 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight, which can result in headlight failure.

Safety risk

Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050005.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC432021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC632021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S2021
Mercedes-Benz GLC 3002021

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.