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2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class STRUCTURE Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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STRUCTURE Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #21V197000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Risk if Unfixed
The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Other MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2018 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
LANE DEPARTURE
2 recalls
ENGINE
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
COMMUNICATION
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Years

2022
4 recalls
2021
11 recalls
2019
11 recalls
2017
10 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
2 recalls

Similar STRUCTURE Recalls in Other Vehicles

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class
60 STRUCTURE recalls
2016 FORD Explorer
48 STRUCTURE recalls
2017 FORD Explorer
48 STRUCTURE recalls
2019 HONDA Pilot
48 STRUCTURE recalls
2022 JEEP Grand Wagoneer
48 STRUCTURE recalls
2023 JEEP Grand Wagoneer
48 STRUCTURE recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS recall for the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class? (Campaign #21V197000)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair. The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.