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Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 745,000 vehicles in the United States due to faulty sunroofs where the glass panel could detach from the vehicle. Cars affected by this recall range from model years 2001 to 2011.
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration said the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame could deteriorate and possibly cause the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
This recall affects C-, CLK-, CLS- and E-Class models over about 10 years:
C230/2003-2007
C240/2001-2005
C280/2006-2007
C32/2002-2004
C320/2001-2005
C350/2006-2007
C55/2005-2006
CLK320/2003-2005
CLK350/2006-2009
CLK500/2003-2006
CLK55/2003-2005
CLK550/2007-2009
CLS500/2006
CLS55/2006
CLS550/2007-2011
CLS63/2007-2011
E320/2003-2009
E450/2006
E500/2003-2006
E55/2003-2006
E550/2007-2009
E63/2007-2009
E350/2006-2009
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners of recalled vehicles beginning in mid-February. Dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding, and if necessary, replace the sunroof assembly. There will be no charge.
Vehicle owners can call Mercedes-Benz at 800-367-6372.
Reminds me that the “smart choice” is to get a Japanese car, or even an American car, but not a European car.