MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-06-02

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300/GLC 300 4MATIC, headlights missing adjustment prevention

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-02
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Models affected	GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
Model year	2023
Units affected	127
Defect	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."_x000D_ Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall number	25V365000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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