Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V775000 Reported December 11, 2020

Headlights aimed incorrectly/fmvss108

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V775000
Manufacturer Campaign
2020120016
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
9
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 11, 2020
Completion Rate
88.89

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz 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."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V775000 or campaign 2020120016.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V775000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V775000?

NHTSA recall 20V775000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on December 11, 2020. It addresses: Headlights aimed incorrectly/fmvss108. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V775000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2020120016. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.