Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V178000 Reported March 17, 2023

Rear door window trim bars may detach

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Structure · 70,225 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V178000
Manufacturer Campaign
2023040011
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
70,225
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 17, 2023
Completion Rate
91.70

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2022-2023 gle350, gle450, gle580, gls450, gls580, maybach gls600, amg gle53, amg gle63 s, and amg gls63 vehicles. the rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

Safety Consequence

Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 5, 2023. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. this recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22v-680. mbusa's number for this recall is 2023040011.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 23V178000 or campaign 2023040011.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V178000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V178000?

NHTSA recall 23V178000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on March 17, 2023. It addresses: Rear door window trim bars may detach. The recall affects approximately 70,225 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V178000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2023040011. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.