Mercedes Benz C300, C350, C63; MERCEDES-BENZ C300 and 2 more (2008-2011): Exterior lighting
Recall 14V177000 · Apr 11, 2014 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
252,867
vehicles affected
252,867
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V177000
- Date
- Apr 11, 2014
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 252,867
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Tail lights
- Model years
- 2008-2011
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | C300 | 2008-2009 |
| Mercedes Benz | C350 | 2008-2009 |
| Mercedes Benz | C63 | 2008-2010 |
| Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 2010-2011 |
| Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 2010-2011 |
| Mercedes-Benz | C63 | 2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V177000?
6 models: Mercedes Benz C300 (2008-2009), Mercedes Benz C350 (2008-2009), Mercedes Benz C63 (2008-2010) and 3 more, about 252,867 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V177000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.