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Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Recall 12V493: Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 12V493, reported October 10, 2012, 218 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V493Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
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.
Risk
The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLK3502013