MERCEDES BENZ GLS580 2020: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V733000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLS580 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-12-15 2023-11-01 2023-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2023110007

Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 118

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 GLS580 vehicles. Due to a software error, the sunroof may close unexpectedly when the "car wash mode" is activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

Consequence

A sunroof that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the sunroof control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023110007.

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.