Tail Lamp Dimming or Failure
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 252,867
- Recall opened
- Apr 11, 2014
- Owner notification
- Aug 18, 2014
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
This recall resulted from an investigation: EA13008: Loss of rear lighting assembly
Affected vehicles (6)
- MERCEDES BENZ C3002008–2009
- MERCEDES BENZ C3502008–2009
- MERCEDES BENZ C632008–2010
- MERCEDES-BENZ C3002010–2011
- MERCEDES-BENZ C3502010–2011
- MERCEDES-BENZ C632011
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 14V177000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.