Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2006-2007 Models for Sunroof Glass Detachment Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 11,356 vehicles because the sunroof glass may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (sunroof glass detachment) that creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2006-2007 model year vehicles, including the C230, C280, C350, CLK350, CLK500, CLK550, E320, E350, E500, E550, CLS500, CLS550, and various AMG models. The recall affects 11,356 vehicles in total.
The defect involves the bonding between the sunroof glass panel and the sliding roof frame, which may deteriorate. This deterioration can cause the glass panel to detach from the vehicle. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES BENZ, MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500, C280, E500, C230
- Brand
- MERCEDES BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Sunroof Assembly
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 11,356
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 (17)
- CLK500
- C280
- E500
- C230
- E320
- CLS550
- C350
- E550
- CLS500
- CLK550
- CLK350
- AMG CLS55
- E350
- AMG E55
- AMG E63
- AMG CLS63
- AMG C55
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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