NHTSASTRUCTURE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Inadequate Impact Protection in C-Pillar/FMVSS 201
Published: June 6, 2025Recall ID: 25V379000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Affected Products
Inadequate Impact Protection in C-Pillar/FMVSS 201
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inadequate Impact Protection in C-Pillar/FMVSS 201 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V379000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V379000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." |
| Completion rate | 87.72 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 92851 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |