CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020120016.
- 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 vehicles may have headlights that were aimed too high at the factory. Because of this, the headlights do not meet federal lighting safety requirements (FMVSS 108). Improperly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic at night, which raises the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will check the headlight aim and correct it if needed, at no cost to you. The recall began January 20, 2021, and owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2020120016) with questions.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or by asking any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. If your vehicle is listed, schedule the free headlight aim inspection and repair with a dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2020 |
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