NHTSA Recall 07V588000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Visibility. Reported 2007-12-20. An estimated 3 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. EITHER THE PRIMER OR ACTIVATOR WAS MISSING AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.
Risk
IF A CRASH OCCURS THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELDS, CLEAN AND REINSTALL THEM CORRECTLY WITH PRIMER AND ACTIVATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2008. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO HAVE VEHICLES REPAIRED.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.