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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Recall 24V070: Headlights May Be Aimed Too High, Glaring Oncoming Drivers

NHTSA campaign 24V070, reported February 2, 2024, 15,502 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Mercedes-Benz GLC and AMG GLC 43 vehicles from model years 2019 to 2022 may have headlights that are aimed too high. The headlight adjustment can cause glare for oncoming drivers, and the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.

The risk is that improperly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, which increases the chance of a crash. Owners should be aware that the problem affects visibility for other drivers on the road as well as the vehicle's own compliance with federal lighting requirements.

Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 23, 2024. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V070Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. 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 aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service 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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43202020212022
Mercedes-Benz GLC 3002019202020212022
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E2020