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Recall 21V-196

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 and 16 other models: Visibility (sun/moon roof assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-196
Reported
March 19, 2021
Vehicles affected
11,356 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.

The risk

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-[removed]. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles