Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLC Models for Sunroof Panel Bonding Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017-2018 GLC300 and GLC43 AMG vehicles because sunroof panels may separate, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (sunroof panel separation) that poses a risk of crash or injury to following traffic, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, and GLC43 AMG vehicles. The recall involves 9,379 vehicles where the fixed panoramic sun roof frontal and side plastic panels may have insufficient bonding. This defect allows the panels to separate during vehicle operation.
If the sun roof panels detach from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury for following traffic. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding on the sun roof panels and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300, AMG GLC43, GLC 300
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Sunroof
- Affected units
- 9,379
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- GLC300
- AMG GLC43
- GLC 300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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