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Mercedes-Benz GLC headlight connection may not be watertight

NHTSA campaign 22V261000 · Reported Apr 15, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Headlight failure reduces how well the driver can see and how well surrounding traffic can see the vehicle, which Mercedes-Benz says increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number22V261000
Reported to NHTSAApr 15, 2022
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Part affectedExterior Lighting:headlights
Vehicles covered2 model/year combinations, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryNo
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021 GLC 300, GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 43 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 4Matic and AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight, and that can cause the headlights to fail. Dealers will inspect the headlights and replace the sealing plugs if needed, at no charge to the owner. Mercedes-Benz mailed owner notification letters on June 3, 2022.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer, or MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2022050005), to book an appointment.
3. Have the dealer inspect the headlights and replace the sealing plugs as needed — the repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V261000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

Mercedes-Benz — official Mercedes-Benz recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-367-6372

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Other Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 recalls

All 8 AMG GLC43 recalls

Official notice

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLC 300, GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic, and AMG GLC 43 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight, which can result in headlight failure.
Safety risk
Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050005.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.