Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2021) Headlight Failure Recall: Risk of Crash
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG GLC43 vehicles with potential headlight failure due to non-watertight electrical connections, increasing crash risk. Owners must have headlight sealing plugs inspected and replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 AMG GLC43 vehicles because headlight failure could reduce visibility and cause crashes. This affects vehicles with non-watertight electrical connections in the headlight system. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80584-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2021-headlight-failure-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80584-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2021-headlight-failure-recall-risk-of · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V261000
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“Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2021) Headlight Failure Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80584-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2021-headlight-failure-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #22V261000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V261000).
Why it’s dangerous
The headlight electrical connection may not be watertight, leading to headlight failure. This can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the risk of reduced visibility during nighttime driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43. The recall covers specific models with non-watertight headlight electrical connections.
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What to do — step by step
Inspect Headlight Sealing Plugs
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs if necessary at no cost.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050005.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 49 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V261000 — Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2021) Headlight Failure Recall: Risk of Crash Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2021) Headlight Failure Recall: Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 22V261000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050005. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V261000 (April 15, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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