Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLE and GLS Models for Rear Window Trim Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 70,225 GLE and GLS vehicles because rear door window trim bars may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.
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 (body trim) that may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The recall affects a total of 70,225 units. The defect involves rear door window trim bars that may detach from the vehicle while driving.
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680.
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. 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, MERCEDES-MAYBACH AMG GLS63 4MATIC+, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 70,225
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 (12)
- AMG GLS63 4MATIC+
- GLS 580 4MATIC
- GLS 450 4MATIC
- AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+
- GLE 580 4MATIC
- GLE 350
- GLE 450
- AMG GLE53 4MATIC+
- AMG GLS63
- AMG GLE63 S
- AMG GLE53
- GLS 600 4MATIC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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