Now Hear This! Mercedes Recall
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Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall of about a quarter million vehicles due to a the taillights failing to illuminate.
Which Mercedes-Benz models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350 and C63 AMG models manufactured from January 26, 2007 to July 13, 2011.
What causes the taillight problem?
Affected models may have taillight problems, such as dimming or failure to illuminate, because of a poor electric ground connection. This can fail to notify other motorists that the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, and can ultimately cause a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by Mercedes-Benz attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
Mercedes-Benz will be notifying all owners affected by the recall in June 2014. Parts will not be available until August or September 2014. Mercedes-Benz will replace the bulb holders and swap out any corroded connectors upon inspection. This will be free of charge.
If your Mercedes-Benz is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Mercedes-Benz checked and serviced for the defect.
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