Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V087000 Reported February 16, 2016

Sunroof glass may not be properly bonded

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Visibility · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V087000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 16, 2016
Completion Rate
88.68

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 c300 vehicles manufactured december 11, 2015, to december 23, 2015, c300 4matic vehicles manufactured december 12, 2015, to december 29, 2015, and c450 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured december 12, 2015, to december 22, 2015. the affected vehicles may be equipped with a panoramic sunroof that may not be properly bonded, allowing the glass to detach and fall from the vehicle during operation.

Safety Consequence

If the panoramic glass detaches during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the rear sunroof glass panel, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2016. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V087000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V087000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V087000?

NHTSA recall 16V087000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 16, 2016. It addresses: Sunroof glass may not be properly bonded. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V087000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.