Adjust Headlamp Aim – 2020 Mercedes-Benz GT-Class

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December 11, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V775000

Headlights Aimed Incorrectly/FMVSS108

Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V775

Manufacturer Mercedes-BenzeBay USA, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 9

 

Summary

Mercedes-BenzeBay USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.”

 

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA’s number for this recall is 2020120016.

 

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.

 

Check if your Mercedes-Benz has a Recall

 


TO: Mercedes-BenzeBay Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts ManagersFROM:  Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services
RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification
Adjust Headlamp Aim
MY20 190 (GT-Class)
DATE: December 18, 2020

 

IMPORTANT NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.

 

Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FORMERCEDES.

 

Sincerely,

Gregory Gunther

Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis

 


Campaign No. :  NHTSA ID Campaign Desc. :    Adjust Headlamp Aim  
TBA 20V775 20P2197324
This is to notify you of a new Recall Campaign to check the headlamp aim in 9 Model Year (“MY”) 2020 AMG GT-Class (190 platform) vehicles.

The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers.  Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “PENDING” on December 18, 2020.

Background
Issue Mercedes-BenzeBay AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-BenzeBay vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2020 AMG GT-Class vehicles (190 platform), the headlamps might be aimed slightly too high which might not meet current production specifications or fulfill the requirements of FMVSS 108 (Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated equipment – §571.108  S10.18.9.1.1 & 4).   Incorrectly aimed headlamps might create glare for oncoming traffic, which could increase the risk of a crash.
What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall.  An authorized Mercedes-BenzeBay dealer will check the headlamp aim on the affected vehicles and corrected it, if necessary.
Parts Remedy is not available at this time. An additional notification will be sent once the remedy is available.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s) 2020
Vehicle Model GT-Class
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall Population 9
Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory 0
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new  MY20 AMG GT-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.  Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo.  Once the repair is complete the vehicle may be sold or leased.

 

Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.

 

Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent  MY20 AMG GT-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

 

Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification Timeline Customer letters will be mailed approximately one week after the remedy becomes available.  Customers may also be contacted through the CAC.
AOMS/SOMS AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet Partners This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 


TO: Mercedes-BenzeBay Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts ManagersFROM: Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services
RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification
Adjust Headlamp Aim
MY20 190 (GT-Class)
DATE:  January 8, 2021

 

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.

 

Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FORMERCEDES.

 

Sincerely,

Gregory Gunther

Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis

 


Recall Campaign Launch Notification January 8, 2021
Campaign No. :  NHTSA ID Campaign Desc. :       Adjust Headlamp Aim
2020120016 20V775 20P8291702
This is to notify you of the Recall Campaign Launch to check the headlamp aim in 9 Model Year (“MY”) 2020 AMG GT-Class (190 platform) vehicles.  The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers.  Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on January 8, 2021.
Background
Issue Mercedes- Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-BenzeBay vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2020 AMG GT-Class vehicles (190 platform), the headlamps might be aimed slightly too high which might not meet current production specifications or fulfill the requirements of FMVSS 108 (Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated equipment – §571.108  S10.18.9.1.1 & 4).   Incorrectly aimed headlamps might create glare for oncoming traffic, which could increase the risk of a crash.
What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall.  An authorized Mercedes-BenzeBay dealer will check the headlamp aim on the affected vehicles and corrected it, if necessary.
Parts The remedy is available and can be performed.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s) 2020
Vehicle Model GT-Class
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall Population 9
Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory 0
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY20 GT-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.  Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo.  Once the repair is complete the vehicle may be sold or leased.

Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.

Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent MY20 GT-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification Timeline Customer letters will be mailed on January 20, 2021.  Customers may also be contacted through the CAC.
AOMS/SOMS AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet Partners This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 


 

Campaign No. 2020120016, January 2021

 

TO:ALL MERCEDES-BENZeBay CENTERS
SUBJECT:Model AMG GT-Class vehicles (190 platform)
Model Year 2020
Adjust Headlamp Aim

 

Mercedes-BenzeBay AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-BenzeBay vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2020 AMG GT-Class vehicles (190 platform), the headlamps might be aimed slightly too high which might not meet current production specifications or fulfill the requirements of FMVSS 108 (Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated equipment – §571.108 S10.18.9.1.1 & 4). Incorrectly aimed headlamps might create glare for oncoming traffic, which could increase the risk of a crash. An authorized Mercedes-BenzeBay dealer will check the headlamp aim on the affected vehicles and corrected it, if necessary.

 

Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:

  • VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required on a specific vehicle. Always check for any other open campaigns, and perform accordingly.
  • Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.

 

Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.

 

Approximately 9 vehicles are involved.

 

Order No. P-RC-2020120016

 


 

Work procedure

 

  1. Check headlamp adjustment, correct if necessary (AP82.10-P-8263Y).

In this case, the adjustment of the headlamps can also be performed with mobile headlamp adjusters on an appropriate level surface (see AH82.10-P-1000-01A) as an alternative, instead of using the rail-guided devices specified in the WIS.

 

Warranty Information 

Operation: Check headlamp adjustment, correct if necessary (02-1990) 

Damage Code Operation Number Labor Time (hrs.)
82 917 02 802-19900.4

 

Note

Operation Number labor times are subject to change.

 

P-RC-2020120016

 



1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
MERCEDES-BENZeBayAMG GT2020

 


10 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2

RCLQRT-20V775-0378.PDF 211.237KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V775-7303.pdf 154.501KB

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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-20V775-9258.PDF 214.194KB

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Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V775-5297.PDF 214.191KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V775-3568.pdf 308.455KB

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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-20V775-5855.PDF 214.155KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V775-3053.pdf 203.195KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Launch Notification Adjust Headlamp Aim MY20 190 (GT-Class)

RCMN-20V775-7371.pdf 304.71KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Initial Notification Adjust Headlamp Aim MY20 190 (GT-Class)

RCMN-20V775-9872.pdf 110.442KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1

RCLQRT-20V775-3045.PDF 211.14KB

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