Recall 14V177000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Report Date
20140411
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

Safety Consequence

Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C63
2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300
2009 MERCEDES BENZ C350
2009 MERCEDES BENZ C63
2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300
2010 MERCEDES BENZ C350
2010 MERCEDES BENZ C63
2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300
2011 MERCEDES BENZ C350
2011 MERCEDES BENZ C63

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.