NHTSA Recall 18V610000: Turn signal (exterior lighting)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,702 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V610000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2018090014 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL |
| Report received | September 11, 2018 |
| Owner notification | November 2, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLC300 4MATIC Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, and GLC43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet. 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 risk
Turn signals that are the wrong color may not be as easily recognized by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the color of the turn signal, replacing the LED module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V610000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.