Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V079000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V079000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2016 gle350 4matic and gls 450 4matic vehicles Includes 4 affected units, Windshield may Detach in a Crash/FMVSS 208, 212, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016 gle350 4matic and gls 450 4matic vehicles

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V079000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2017-02-08T00:00:00

Subject: Windshield may detach in a crash/fmvss 208, 212

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 50

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NHTSA ID: 17V079000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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