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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Recall 22V680: Rear Window Trim Bars May Detach, Creating Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V680, reported September 12, 2022, 161,000 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars on certain vehicles may detach. Loose trim pieces can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized dealers will inspect the rear window trim bars and secure them as necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2022090010.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected and whether the repair is still outstanding.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V680Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.
Risk
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE5320212022
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS632021
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350202020212022
Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E2021
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450202020212022
Mercedes-Benz GLE 58020202021
Mercedes-Benz GLS 45020202021
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC2022
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2020
Mercedes-Benz GLS5802021
Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS6002021