NHTSA Recall 14V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V177000; Date: Apr. 11, 2014
Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Mercedes Benz C300; 2009 Mercedes Benz C300; 2010 Mercedes Benz C300; 2011 Mercedes Benz C300; 2008 Mercedes Benz C350; 2009 Mercedes Benz C350; 2010 Mercedes Benz C350; 2011 Mercedes Benz C350; 2008 Mercedes Benz C63; 2009 Mercedes Benz C63; 2010 Mercedes Benz C63; 2011 Mercedes Benz C63
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 252,867
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz USA, LLC (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 c300, c300 4matic, c350, and c63 amg vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
How to Fix:
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 18, 2014
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