CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
- 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 May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.
- 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
Certain 2022 and 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS, and AMG SUV models have rear door window trim bars that can come loose and detach from the vehicle while it is being driven.
A detached trim bar can become a road hazard for other drivers and may increase the risk of a crash or injury. If you own one of the affected vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Dealers will inspect the rear window trim bars and secure them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023, and you can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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