Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2018/230: Front Panel And Rear Fixed Section Of Panoramic Glass Sunroof May Not Be Bonded Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1829
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 1 February 2018 and 30 March 2018. Panoramic glass sunroof the front panel and rear fixed section may not be bonded correctly. The dealer will check and replace the frame of the panoramic glass sunroof if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Panoramic glass sunroof the front panel and rear fixed section may not be bonded correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PANEL AND REAR FIXED SECTION OF PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF MAY NOT BE BONDED CORRECTLY Defect: Panoramic glass sunroof the front panel and rear fixed section may not be bonded correctly Remedy: Check and replace the frame of the panoramic glass sunroof if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front panel and rear fixed section of panoramic glass sunroof may not be bonded correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the frame of the panoramic glass sunroof if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 1 February 2018 and 30 March 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1829 or the DVSA reference R/2018/230. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/168 on 14 Aug 2018, for driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment. The one launched after it was R/2018/204 on 21 Aug 2018, for incorrect underfloor panelling installed. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/230, launched 15 August 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.