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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz GLB180, GLB200d 4MATIC) - Repair

Official notice

30 Jun 2022

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:MediumCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz GLB180, GLB200d 4MATIC) - Repair. Defect in the headlamps (level sensor linkage). ■ Defective part (part name): Headlamps (level sensor linkage). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the rear axle level sensor that adjusts headlamp aim according to load weight, some linkages are connected in the opposite orientation due to improper assembly instructions during manufacturing. Consequently, headlamp aim may not be adjusted properly when the vehicle is loaded, potentially dazzling drivers of oncoming vehicles. Published 2022-06-30.

What to do now

(Recall notification number) 外-3441 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, inspect the level sensor linkage and reconnect any linkage connected in the opposite orientation in the correct orientation.

Units affected

157

Recall number

外-3441

Official notice

2022-06-30

The hazard

Defect in the headlamps (level sensor linkage). ■ Defective part (part name): Headlamps (level sensor linkage). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the rear axle level sensor that adjusts headlamp aim according to load weight, some linkages are connected in the opposite orientation due to improper assembly instructions during manufacturing. Consequently, headlamp aim may not be adjusted properly when the vehicle is loaded, potentially dazzling drivers of oncoming vehicles.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

5BA-247684M, 3DA-247613M

Recall Numbers

外-3441

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Affected products

Product 1

メルセデス・ベンツ「GLB180」「GLB200d 4MATIC」

Units affected

157

Hazard

Defect in the headlamps (level sensor linkage). ■ Defective part (part name): Headlamps (level sensor linkage). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the rear axle level sensor that adjusts headlamp aim according to load weight, some linkages are connected in the opposite orientation due to improper assembly instructions during manufacturing. Consequently, headlamp aim may not be adjusted properly when the vehicle is loaded, potentially dazzling drivers of oncoming vehicles.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社

Phone

0120-086-880

Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社. Phone 0120-086-880.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-3441

Event id

CAA-00000029492

Units affected

157

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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