CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 A220, GLA250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100005.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022 vehicles may have headlights that are incorrectly adjusted. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which covers lamps and reflective devices.
Misaimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, be alert to how well your headlights illuminate the road, especially at night.
Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2023100005. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2022 |