The defect
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.
The risk
Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2021 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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 AMG GLC43 | 2021 | 6 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 | 2021 | 2 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2021 | 67 | 9 |
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38 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the exterior lighting; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022