Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 20,000 vehicles over detaching sunroof

Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 20,000 of its cars over a fault which could see the panoramic sunroof detach while driving.

The issue affects 3617 examples of the 2005-2010 C-Class (model 203.7 with code 413 panoramic glass sliding roof), as well as 3091 made between 2001 and 2005. A list of VINs for these cars is available here and here.

In addition, the recall also involves 13,641 examples of the CLC (model 203), CLK (model 209), E-Class (model 211), and CLS (model 219) made between 2000 and 2010 with the 414 code panoramic roof. A list of VINs is available here.

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Work instructions and checks differ, which is why all the cars are not covered under the same recall.

According to the Department for Infrastructure, which issued the notices, due to a manufacturing defect, the sliding sunroof panel and frame may not have been bonded correctly. As a result, the sunroof panel may detach from the vehicle and if this happens – in part or in full – either there is an increased risk of injury or death to road users.

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz and asked to make arrangements with their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.A full list of authorised dealerships can be found here. Alternatively, Mercedes can be reached on 1300 300 896 or [email protected].