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NHTSA Recall 16V087000: Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz C300.

53
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (April 12)
NHTSA campaign16V087000
ComponentVISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Report receivedFebruary 16, 2016
Owner notificationApril 12, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 vehicles manufactured December 11, 2015, to December 23, 2015, C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 12, 2015, to December 29, 2015, and C450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 12, 2015, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a panoramic sunroof that may not be properly bonded, allowing the glass to detach and fall from the vehicle during operation.

Safety risk

If the panoramic glass detaches during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the rear sunroof glass panel, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V087000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz C3002016
Mercedes-Benz C4502016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.