| NHTSA Recall # | 120864 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V079000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLE350 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
| Date of notification | 28/03/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 19/07/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 19/07/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 08/02/17 |
| Report created | 10/02/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 208 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 4 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 gle350 4matic and gls 450 4matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection" and number 212, "windshield mounting." |
| Consequence summary | If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began march 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |