MERCEDES BENZ C300 2016: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V087000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ C300 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-12 2016-02-16 2016-02-16

Production Dates: 2015-12-11 - 2015-12-23

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 vehicles manufactured December 11, 2015, to December 23, 2015, C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 12, 2015, to December 29, 2015, and C450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 12, 2015, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a panoramic sunroof that may not be properly bonded, allowing the glass to detach and fall from the vehicle during operation.

Consequence

If the panoramic glass detaches during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the rear sunroof glass panel, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.