2001–2011 Mercedes Benz C230, Mercedes Benz C240, Mercedes Benz C280 +more: Visibility recall
NHTSA campaign 22V954000 · 132K units potentially affected · filed Dec 23, 2022
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Why it matters
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
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
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V954000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2023010004/5/6
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 131,653
- Report received
- Dec 23, 2022
- Owner letters
- Feb 3, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Benz C230 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Mercedes Benz C240 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
- Mercedes Benz C280 2006, 2007
- Mercedes Benz C320 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
- Mercedes Benz C350 2006, 2007
- Mercedes Benz CLK320 2003, 2004, 2005
- Mercedes Benz CLK350 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Mercedes Benz CLK500 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Mercedes Benz CLK550 2007, 2008, 2009
- Mercedes Benz CLS550 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Mercedes Benz E320 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Mercedes Benz E500 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Mercedes Benz E550 2007, 2008, 2009
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 2002, 2003, 2004
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 2005, 2006
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK55 2003, 2004, 2005
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 2006
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 2007, 2008, 2009
- Mercedes-Benz CLS550 2010, 2011
- Mercedes-Benz E350 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009