The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic vehicles, manufactured from May 31, 2012, through August 2, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed.
The risk
The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLK350 | 2013 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLK350 | 2013 | 137 | 6 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2012
25 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the exterior lighting; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed 199 campaigns in all.
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| 12V561000 4 Dec 2012 | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI |
| 12V553000 30 Nov 2012 | Ford Motor Company |
| 12V538000 15 Nov 2012 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| 12V490000 9 Oct 2012 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 12V484000 4 Oct 2012 | General Motors LLC |
| 12V454000 17 Sept 2012 | General Motors LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012