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Mercedes-Benz rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

NHTSA campaign 23V-178 · Reported March 17, 2023 · 70,225 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and GLS-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
70,225
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the structure body. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-178.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022–2023Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
2022–2023Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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