Recall 23V-854: 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2015–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 and 27 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Dec 15, 2023, covering about 2,976 vehicles.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V854000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 | 2015 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 | 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 | 2015 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C 350 E | 2018 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C350E | 2016, 2017 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C400 | 2015 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C450 | 2016 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E | 2018 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC300 | 2016, 2017 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC350E | 2019 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE450 | 2016 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz Redundant S550E | 2015 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz S550E | 2015 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz S600 | 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic | 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V-854?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
How is recall 23V-854 fixed?
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.