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Mercedes-Benz in the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

NHTSA campaign 14V-177 · Reported April 11, 2014 · 252,867 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
252,867
REMEDY
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

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

WHAT

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.

WHAT TO DO

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-177.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2008–2011Mercedes-Benz C-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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