2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E Recall: Front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet
NHTSA campaign 18V610000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Sep 11, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLC300 4MATIC Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, and GLC43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Turn signals that are the wrong color may not be as easily recognized by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the color of the turn signal, replacing the LED module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG GLC43 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 300 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 350 E | 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V610000 (manufacturer number 2018090014). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.