NHTSA campaign 18V512000 · Manufacturer campaign 2018080006
Mercedes Benz Recall 18V-512: Panoramic Sunroof may Detach
NHTSA recall 18V512000 (Manufacturer campaign 2018080006) was reported by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. on August 3, 2018, with 4 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Mercedes Benz AMG GLE43 and Mercedes Benz GLE 350 for the 2018 model year. Owners were notified on September 7, 2018, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 18V512000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V512000 (also written 18V-512 or 18V512)
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 2018080006
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 4 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Visibility — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 18V512000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz AMG GLE43
- 2018 · Vehicles built February 26, 2018 – February 27, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Mercedes Benz GLE 350
- 2018 · Vehicles built February 26, 2018 – February 27, 2018 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 18V512000.
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, and GLE43 AMG vehicles. During manufacturing, components of the panoramic sunroof may have been installed with a bonding primer that was incorrectly made, possibly affecting the long-term adhesion to the vehicle.
Safety consequence
If the front cover and/or rear fixed glass are not properly adhered, they may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 7, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080006.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 18V512000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.