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NHTSA Recall 19V709000: Hinge and attachments (structure)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,799 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

13,799
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2019
owners notified (November 8)
NHTSA campaign19V709000
Manufacturer campaign2019100011
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Report receivedOctober 4, 2019
Owner notificationNovember 8, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC, and GLS580 4MATIC vehicles. The rear door window trim may detach.

Safety risk

The detached trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and fasten the rear door window trim, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100011.

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 19V709000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2020
Mercedes-Benz GLS4502020

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.