The 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class has 4 recalls, the most serious being a sunroof that can loosen over time and detach from the roof, dropping glass onto the road and creating a hazard for other drivers. Prior inspection attempts under earlier recall campaigns did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, so some cars have required multiple rounds of inspection. There is also a lighting concern: certain vehicles were fitted with an incorrect electronic control unit that prevents the front side marker lights from turning on when the headlight switch is activated.
At a glance
What can fail
The sunroof glass may not be properly bonded to the sliding roof frame and could become loose or separate from the vehicle over time.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the sunroof glass bonding and replace the sliding roof if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The sunroof glass may not be securely bonded to the sliding roof frame. Over time, it can loosen and separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the sunroof glass bonding and replace the sliding roof if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sunroof glass may not be properly bonded to the sliding roof frame. Over time, it can loosen and separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the sunroof glass bonding and replace the sliding roof if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front side marker lights don't turn on when you switch the headlamps to the ON position due to an incorrect electronic control unit.
What the fix does
The headlamp function will be checked and the incorrect electronic control unit will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
