Vehicle recall R/2018/046

Mercedes-Benz GLC and others recall: Bonding of the windscreen may be inadequate

DVSA recall R/2018/046 names the Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GLS. It was launched 21 February 2018. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/046
Launched: 21 February 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1804
Vehicles: DVSA lists 2 on each model line

What can go wrong

The bonding of the windscreen in the lower area may not correspond to the specification. During a collision the bonding may fail and the windscreen may detach. This could have an adverse affect on the effectiveness of the passenger airbag.

The fix

On affected vehicles check bonding and if necessary replace windscreen.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 2. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz GLC (GLC COUPE)	not recorded	2
Mercedes-Benz GLE (GLE/GLS)	not recorded	2
Mercedes-Benz GLS (GLE/GLS)	not recorded	2

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2018/010 Front seat belt tensioners may not function 6 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC and others
R/2018/069 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 9 April 2018, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2018/055 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 9 April 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2017/282 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 18 December 2017, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2018/098 Steering components may be insufficiently grounded 11 May 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2017/315 Front and side plastic covers of the panoramic sunroof may not be bonded to specification 27 November 2017, Mercedes-Benz GLC

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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