If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
Visibility — Windshield

Date Announced

FEB 08, 2017

Vehicles Affected

4

NHTSA Campaign #

17V079000

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Actions

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Documents (8)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 208, 212
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-4