NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Mercedes Benz Clk500
The 2003 Mercedes Benz Clk500 has 3 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2003 Mercedes Benz Clk500. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #24V874000Reported November 19, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Safety consequence
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
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 nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #22V954000Reported December 23, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Safety consequence
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
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.nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #19V918000Reported December 20, 2019 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Safety consequence
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
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.