2011 MERCEDES C63 RECALL - #14V177000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2011 MERCEDES C63 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/26/2007 - 7/13/2011 |
| Recalled on |
4/14/2014 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/18/2014 |
| # Affected |
252,867 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2011 MERCEDES C63 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2011 MERCEDES C63 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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