NHTSA recall 14V177000
Exterior Lighting · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
Why it matters: 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: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Mercedes Benz C300, 2009 Mercedes Benz C300, 2008 Mercedes Benz C350, 2009 Mercedes Benz C350, 2008 Mercedes Benz C63, 2009 Mercedes Benz C63, 2010 Mercedes Benz C63, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V177000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.