NHTSA Recall 17V079000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V079000; Date: Feb. 8, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mercedes Benz GLS450; 2016 Mercedes-benz GLE350
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 4
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 28, 2017
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