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Mercedes-Benz GLC headlights can fail from water intrusion

NHTSA campaign 22V261000 · Reported 2022-04-15 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

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 that powers the headlights may not be sealed tightly against water. If moisture gets into that connection, a headlight can stop working. That leaves you with less light on dark roads and makes your vehicle harder for other drivers to see and judge. Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is part of this recall.
2. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer or MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall 2022050005.
3. Have the headlight sealing plugs inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge.

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

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.