NHTSA recall campaign

12V493000

Exterior Lighting

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1Affected configurations shown218Potential units affected69.7%Latest completion context
ComponentExterior Lighting
Report receivedOct 10, 2012
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

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

What fixes it

Official remedy

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.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

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Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 12V493000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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