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.

Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

Actions

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. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Documents (34)

• Other Recall Related Documents
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Interim
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report
• Recall Quarterly Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Interim
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Interim
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Updated
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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