Exterior lightingRecall 12V-493 · 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 12V-493 covers 218 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2012. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V493000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic vehicles, manufactured from May 31, 2012, through August 2, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed.
The risk
The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 31, 2012 to August 2, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.