Recall 21V509000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | MERCEDES BENZ | C 300 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | A 220 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG C43 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG C63 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | C 300 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | A 220 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG C43 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG C63 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | C 300 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLB 250 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLE 350 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLE 450 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLE 580 |
| 2021 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLE53 |
| 2021 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLE63 |
| 2021 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLE 350 |
| 2021 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLE 450 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.