2013 MERCEDES GLK350 RECALL - #12V493000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 MERCEDES GLK350 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/31/2012 - 8/2/2012 |
| Recalled on |
10/10/2012 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/12/2014 |
| # Affected |
218 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2013 MERCEDES GLK350 Recall for STEERING
2013 MERCEDES GLK350 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2013 MERCEDES GLK350 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 MERCEDES GLK350 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 MERCEDES GLK350 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 MERCEDES GLK350 Recall for COMMUNICATION
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
May 09, 2014 - 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE FUSE AND RELAY BOXES (SRB) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR REAR COMPARTMENT HAS A MALFUNCTION AND DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATION PATHS CAUSING A NO START IN VEHICLE. MODEL 2012-2013 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 176, 117, 1
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