NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the sunroof panel and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
These three recalls all describe the same underlying defect, so I'll treat them as one issue. With only one distinct defect, this falls under the "fewer than 3 recalls" length band (90–150 words).
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The 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 has 3 recalls, all covering the same defect: the bonding between the glass sunroof panel and its frame can deteriorate, allowing the panel to detach from the vehicle while driving.
When the adhesive bond fails, the glass can separate completely and land in the path of following traffic, creating a road hazard and raising the risk of a crash. The fix involves inspecting and reseconding or replacing the sunroof assembly to ensure the panel stays properly secured. This defect spans a wide range of model years across several Mercedes-Benz lines, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns were filed over time.
At a glance
What can fail
The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the sunroof panel and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and could detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bonding between the glass panel and sliding roof frame can deteriorate over time, potentially causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.