A poor electrical connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights
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Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 252,867 model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011.
A poor electrical ground connection in the affected vehicles may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights. That would reduce the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. Parts are not currently available.
Owners will be sent an interim notification in June 2014. A second letter will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be in August or September 2014.
Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.