MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 (2013): Exterior lighting
Recall 12V493000 · Oct 10, 2012 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
218
vehicles affected
218
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V493000
- Date
- Oct 10, 2012
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 218
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic vehicles, manufactured from May 31, 2012, through August 2, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed.
What can happen
The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | GLK350 | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V493000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (2013), about 218 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V493000?
Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, 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.