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Mercedes-Benz recall 2022050005

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2022050005. NHTSA filed it as campaign 22V261000 on Apr 15, 2022: exterior lighting on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 129 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
22V2610002021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassExterior LightingApr 15, 2022129high
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLC 300, GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic, and AMG GLC 43 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight, which can result in headlight failure. Risk Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 22V261000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2022050005 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 22V261000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2022050005 the same recall as 22V261000?

Yes. 2022050005 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 22V261000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2022050005 cover?

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 129 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2022050005 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.