Recall 14V177000: 2008–2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Apr 11, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 252,867vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2011
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300672 complaints
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300576 complaints
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300453 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300480 complaints
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350144 complaints
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C35065 complaints
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C35018 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C35026 complaints
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C635 complaints
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C6312 complaints
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C633 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C632 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.