Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
What could happen
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Benz C230 2003–2007
- Mercedes Benz C240 2001–2005
- Mercedes Benz C280 2006–2007
- Mercedes Benz C320 2001–2005
- Mercedes Benz C350 2006–2007
- Mercedes Benz Clk320 2003–2005
- Mercedes Benz Clk350 2006–2009
- Mercedes Benz Clk500 2003–2006
- Mercedes Benz Clk55 2005
- Mercedes Benz Clk550 2007–2009
- Mercedes Benz Cls500 2006
- Mercedes Benz Cls550 2007–2009
- Mercedes Benz E320 2003–2009
- Mercedes Benz E450 2006
- Mercedes Benz E500 2003–2006
- Mercedes Benz E550 2007–2009
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C32 2002–2004
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C55 2005–2006
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Clk55 2003–2004
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls55 2006
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls63 2007–2011
- Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 2003–2006
- Mercedes-Benz Amg E63 2007–2009
- Mercedes-Benz Cls550 2010–2011
- Mercedes-Benz E350 2006–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V918000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 20, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jul 10, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 747,928
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 2020040011
Notes
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.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.