Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall of Older Vehicles to Fix Sunroof Issue
• The sunroofs on the affected models may have been improperly glued, increasing the risk of them coming off over time.Mercedes-Benz says it’s recalling nearly 125,000 older vehicles due to a potential problem with their sunroofs. These could detach from the vehicle while it is in motion.
The campaign covers a host of vehicles, primarily C-Class, CLK, E-Class and CLS models from the 2001-to-2011 model-years. According to the company, the affected vehicles may have been delivered with improper bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame, which can cause the sliding roof to fly off in the wind.
“Due to a production deviation at a supplier, glass panels might have been bonded without proper application and/or ventilation of the primer ,” the automaker said in its notice informing authorities of the problem. “The correct usage of the primer is necessary in order to ensure the specified strength of the bonded joint.”
The company explains that the bond could deteriorate over time, which could lead to the roof coming off when subjected to wind pressure while the vehicle is in motion. Obviously, we don't expect to see roofs instantly flying off and flooding the sky, but the fact that it's even possible means the issue deserves serious attention. A sunroof that flies off a moving vehicle could pose a serious safety risk to other road users.
The automaker will reimburse people who have already had this problem treated outside of the manufacturer's warranty period, and new parts will be provided to those whose vehicles show signs of deteriorating roof grip.
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