Mercedes-Benz remembers 33,456 automobiles as a consequence of detaching sunroofs

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 33,456 older luxurious automobiles as a result of their glass sunroof panels might not be correctly secured.

The recall encompasses a lot of completely different automobiles from mannequin years 2001 to 2011, together with CLK-Class coupes, E-Class sedans and wagons, CLS-Class sedans, and sedan, coupe, and wagon physique kinds of the compact Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

2007 Mercedes Benz CLK Class 3.5L

A provider might have incorrectly utilized adhesive to the glass panels, both by not making use of the correct quantity or not permitting a vital bonding agent to correctly ventilate, in keeping with the NHTSA. This might enable the bond to degrade over time, to the purpose the place glass panels detach from automobiles, which presents a highway hazard.

If adhesion does degrade, drivers might discover {a partially} indifferent panel, in addition to extreme wind noise across the sunroof whereas driving, the NHTSA famous. Mercedes advised the company that it’s unaware of any crashes, accidents, fatalities, or property injury within the U.S. as a consequence of this problem.

2005 Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport

The treatment is inspection and, if vital, alternative of the affected sunroof panels, which sellers will do freed from cost. Mercedes expects to mail proprietor notification letters Jan. 18, 2025. Homeowners may name the automaker’s customer support division at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes’ reference quantity for this recall is 22V-954.

Present variations of the E-Class and C-Class are nonetheless in manufacturing, however they’ve advanced considerably from the older generations concerned on this recall. The CLS-Class helped create the “four-door coupe” area of interest however did not have endurance and was discontinued after the 2023 mannequin 12 months. The CLK’s position is now basically carried out by the CLE which, in AMG CLE 53 kind, is a Motor Authority Finest Automobile To Purchase 2025 finalist.