CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLE 350, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580, AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 63 S, and AMG GLS 63 S vehicles. The rear window may be insufficiently bonded to the tailgate, which could allow the rear glass to detach.
- Risk
- Detached rear glass can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rear window on certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz SUVs may not be adequately bonded to the tailgate. As a result, the rear glass could detach from the vehicle while driving.
Detached rear glass can become a road hazard for following drivers and other traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and keep an eye on the rear window while the repair is pending.
The remedy is free: an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the rear window at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2021. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63S | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS580 | 2021 |