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Mercedes-Benz 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed.

NHTSA campaign 12V-493 · Reported October 10, 2012 · 218 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
218
REMEDY
Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the exterior lighting. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed.

WHY IT MATTERS

The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-493.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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