NHTSA Campaign 07V588000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Issued by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. · Reported Dec 20, 2007 · 3 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. EITHER THE PRIMER OR ACTIVATOR WAS MISSING AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.

Consequence

IF A CRASH OCCURS THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ SLR 2007 3

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V588000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.