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 and should be grouped as one issue.
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 has 3 recalls, all centering on the same sunroof defect: the bond holding the glass panel to the sliding roof frame can deteriorate, allowing the panel to detach from the moving vehicle.
When the glass lets go, it becomes a road hazard for vehicles following behind, and the sudden loss of the panel can startle the driver as well. The bonding failure can occur without warning, and because the panel is large and heavy, anything in its path on the road faces a meaningful risk of damage or injury. Prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved the issue, which is why multiple filings exist for the same defect across this generation of E-Class and related models. Owners whose vehicles were previously inspected or repaired under an earlier campaign should confirm with a dealer whether their specific vehicle is still covered.
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.