CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The low beam headlight settings on these vehicles may deviate from the required specification, reducing the range of light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Reduced headlight range can affect visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA owns the affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017100009.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2018 GLA 250 4Matic vehicles may have low-beam headlights set to an incorrect aim. The light may not reach as far down the road as the federal lighting standard requires, so the vehicle does not fully meet FMVSS 108, the federal safety standard for lamps and reflective devices.
Reduced headlight range can limit how far ahead you can see obstacles, pedestrians, or hazards in the road, especially at night or in poor weather, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it as needed. Contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-877-496-3691 (recall number 2017100009), or check your VIN for open recalls and schedule a visit with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2018 |
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