Mercedes-Benz does recalling 33,456 older luxury cars as their sliding glass roof panels may not be properly secured.
The recall includes a number of different vehicles model years 2001 to 2011including CLK-Class coupes, E-Class sedans and wagons, CLS-Class sedans and sedan, coupe and wagon body variants of the compact Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class 3.5L
A supplier may have that incorrectly applied glue to the glass panels, either by not applying the correct amount or by not allowing a necessary bonding agent to properly ventilate, according to the NHTSA. This could cause the bond to deteriorate over time, to the point where glass panels can come loose from the vehicles, which poses a road hazard.
If adhesion decreases, drivers may notice a partially detached panel while driving, as well as excessive wind noise around the sunroof, the NHTSA said. Mercedes told the agency it is not aware of any crashes, injuries, fatalities or property damage in the U.S. due to this issue.
Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport from 2005
The remedy is inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the affected sunroof panels, which dealers will do free of charge. Mercedes expects to send notification letters to the owner on January 18, 2025. Owners can also call the automaker’s customer service line at 1-800-367-6372. The Mercedes reference number for this recall is 22V-954.
The current versions of the E-Class and C-Class are still in production, but they have evolved significantly from the older generations involved in this recall. The CLS-Class helped create the “four-door coupe” niche, but lacked staying power and was discontinued after the 2023 model year. The CLK’s role is now mainly filled by the CLE, which, in the form of the AMG CLE 53, is a finalist for the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025.