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SevereNHTSA·23V178000·Announced 2023-03-17

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

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 (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 GLS 450 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLE 350
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)

  • GLS 450 4MATIC
  • AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+
  • GLE 580 4MATIC
  • GLE 350
  • GLE 450
  • AMG GLE53 4MATIC+
  • AMG GLS63
  • GLS 580 4MATIC
  • AMG GLE63 S
  • AMG GLE53
  • GLS 600 4MATIC
  • AMG GLS63 4MATIC+

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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