Nearly 124,000 Mercedes-Benz Sedans Recalled for Detaching Moonroof
Mercedes-Benz is recalling roughly 123,700 of its C-Class, CLK, CLS and E-Class sedans over moonroofs that may detach.
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The issue is with the bonding of the sliding roof assemblies, which may have had reduced drying time upon application, resulting in diminished adhesion over time that could increase the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles and their model years are listed below:
- 2002-07 C230
- 2001-05 C240
- 2006-07 C280
- 2001-05 C320
- 2006-07 C350
- 2002-04 AMG C32
- 2005-06 AMG C55
- 2003-05 CLK320
- 2006-09 CLK350
- 2003-06 CLK500
- 2007-09 CLK550
- 2003-05 AMG CLK55
- 2006-11 CLS550
- 2006 CLS55
- 2007-11 CLS63
- 2005-09 E320
- 2006-09 E350
- 2003-06 E500
- 2007-09 E550
- 2003-06 AMG E55
- 2007-09 AMG E63
To resolve the issue, dealers will inspect and replace the moonroof panel as necessary, for free. Mercedes will begin notifying owners Feb. 21, but those with further questions in the meantime can contact the automaker at 800-367-6372 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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