Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GLS450
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V079000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160719
End Of Manufacture
20160719
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20170328
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20170208
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208