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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime

Mercedes-Benz · United States · High

Mercedes-Benz C 300, S 450 +25 more: Structure — roof and pillars

Affects Mercedes-Benz C 300, S 450, C 350 E, CLA 250, GLA 250, AMG S63, AMG GLA45, CLA250, S550, C300, C400, AMG CLA45, AMG S65, GLE450, AMG GLE63, S600, C450, GLC300, AMG C63, AMG GLE43, C350E, AMG C43, AMG GLC43, GLC 300, AMG GLC63, GLC350E, S560 · 2014–2020 — about 15K vehicles.

The hazard

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational