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2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GLC43 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GLC43 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GLC43. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #17V819000Reported December 18, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 8,134 vehicles
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Notes
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.
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