2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published February 10, 2017 · Recall initiated: February 8, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V079000, published February 10, 2017 and initiated February 8, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLE350
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V079000 on February 10, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GLE350.