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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Recall 19V709: Rear Door Window Trim May Detach, Creating Road Hazard

NHTSA campaign 19V709, reported October 4, 2019, 13,799 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear door window trim on certain vehicles may detach. A loose or detached trim piece can fall onto the road or become a hazard to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by mail. Dealers will inspect the rear door window trim and fasten it as needed. The repair is free of charge. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2019100011. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V709Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC, and GLS580 4MATIC vehicles. The rear door window trim may detach.
Risk
The detached trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and fasten the rear door window trim, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100011.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 4502020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2020