Visibility: glass, side/rear
- Component
- Visibility: glass, side/rear
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 23
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-10-22
- Owners notified
- 2021-12-08
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Detached rear glass can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.