Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2021) Headlights May Glare - Recall
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG GLC43 vehicles with incorrectly aimed headlights that can cause glare for oncoming traffic. Owners must have headlight adjustment checked by dealers free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 AMG GLC43 vehicles with headlights that may be aimed too high, causing glare for oncoming traffic. This could increase crash risk. Owners should have headlight adjustment checked by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80585-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2021-headlights-may-glare-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80585-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2021-headlights-may-glare-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V070000
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“Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2021) Headlights May Glare - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80585-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2021-headlights-may-glare-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #24V070000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V070000).
Why it’s dangerous
Headlights that are aimed too high can create glare for oncoming traffic, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. This issue occurs because the headlights do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with improperly adjusted headlights are at risk of glare for oncoming traffic.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43. The recall covers vehicles that may have incorrectly adjusted headlights causing glare for oncoming traffic.
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What to do — step by step
Check Headlight Adjustment
Have your headlight adjustment inspected by a Mercedes-Benz dealer at no cost to ensure proper alignment.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 21 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 24V070000 — Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2021) Headlights May Glare - Recall Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2021) Headlights May Glare - Recall that is covered by recall 24V070000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. 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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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 #24V070000 (February 2, 2024)
- 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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