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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 23V178📅 Mar 20, 2023

2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 & 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 + 10 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

💥 The risk

Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V178000
Manufacturer recall #
2023040011
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
70,225
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 5, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V178 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V178?

2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 & 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 + 10 more. 70,225 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.