NHTSA Recall 21V196000: Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,356 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C55.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V196000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2021040012 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 19, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 7, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Safety risk
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
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 21V196000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 | 2006 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 | 2006 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 | 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 | 2006 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 | 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz C230 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz C280 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK350 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK500 | 2006 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK550 | 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS500 | 2006 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS550 | 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz E320 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz E500 | 2006 |
| Mercedes-Benz E550 | 2007 |
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.