Vehicle recall 14V177000 · April 11, 2014
Mercedes-Benz C300, C350 and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
- Consequence
- Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V177000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 2014
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- August 18, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 252,867
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz C300 (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Mercedes-Benz C350 (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Mercedes-Benz C63 (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
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