Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC on June 11, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
Exterior lighting: headlights
NHTSA campaign 25V365000 · reported June 11, 2025 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 127 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060005.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.