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SevereNHTSA·20V464000·Announced 2020-08-07

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLE 450 for Windshield Bonding Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2020 GLE 450 because the windshield may not be bonded correctly, which could reduce the effectiveness of the passenger air bag in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (windshield bonding) that could compromise the passenger air bag restraint system and increase the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling one 2020 GLE 450 vehicle due to a defect in the windshield bonding. The windshield may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle, which could allow it to separate from the vehicle during a crash.

If the windshield separates, it may affect the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag. This separation could reduce the effectiveness of the passenger air bag restraint system and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The recall began on August 31, 2020. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and a dealer will inspect the windshield bonding and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may also 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 GLE 450
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Windshield / Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • GLE 450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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