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Passenger car Mercedes-Benz “GLC” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00017/21
Summary
The LED multi-beam headlamps may not be adjusted in accordance with the specifications. As a result, the vehicles’ illumination range could be significantly reduced, leading to increased risk of an accident.
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Product
Passenger car — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- GLC · e1*2001/116*0480*30 to 32, e1*2007/46*1884*00, Types: 204X, 204X AMG
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Model series BR 253.
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 24 January and 17 June 2019.
- Recall information: https://www.mercedes-benz.de/
What is the risk?
- The LED multi-beam headlamps may not be adjusted in accordance with the specifications. As a result, the vehicles’ illumination range could be significantly reduced, leading to increased risk of an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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