MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 (2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 17V653000 · Oct 16, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
8
vehicles affected
8
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V653000
- Date
- Oct 16, 2017
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 8
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The low beam headlight settings on these vehicles may deviate from the required specification, reducing the range of light. 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."
What can happen
Reduced headlight range can affect visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA owns the affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017100009.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Gla 250 | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V653000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 (2018), about 8 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V653000?
MBUSA owns the affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017100009.
What can happen?
Reduced headlight range can affect visibility and increase 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.