Turn signals that are the wrong color may not be as easily recognized by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal

Date Announced

SEP 11, 2018

Vehicles Affected

4,702

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2018090014

NHTSA Campaign #

18V610000

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLC300 4MATIC Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, and GLC43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Actions

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the color of the turn signal, replacing the LED module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Documents (11)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check Front Turn Signal LED Module MY18 253 (GLC-Class)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 108
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign 2018090014 Launch Notification Check Front Turn Signal LED Module MY18 253 (GLC-Class)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2