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Mercedes, Toyota See Panoramic Sunroof Cases Play Out Differently

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Travis Rains

The sagas of the panoramic sunroof, and allegations that a number of vehicle manufacturers use “defective” products that result in shattered glass, continue through U.S. courts. While one manufacturer appears to be gearing up to contest the allegations in Georgia, … Continue reading →

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Toyota Hit with Lawsuit Alleging ‘Defective’ Panoramic Sunroofs

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Travis Rains

Toyota is the most recent major vehicle manufacturer, along with Mercedes and Nissan, to face a lawsuit alleging “defective” panoramic sunroofs on certain models. All three lawsuits deliver similar arguments and point to the complexity that comes with manufacturing the … Continue reading →

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Mercedes Sued for Allegedly ‘Defective’ Panoramic Sunroofs

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Travis Rains

A new class action lawsuit filed in Georgia alleges that the panoramic sunroofs on select Mercedes Benz models ranging from 2006 forward contain a “defect.” The plaintiffs allege that the panoramic sunroofs have a “propensity to shatter under normal driving … Continue reading →

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Mercedes Recalls Additional 2001-2011 Models for Detaching Sunroofs

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Travis Rains

The continuation of a 2017 investigation into the bonding between the glass sunroof panel and the sliding roof frame on a number of Mercedes-Benz models has resulted in the recall of an additional 123,696 vehicles. In late 2019, Mercedes recalled … Continue reading →

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Man Sues Mercedes After Soft-Close Door Chops Off His Thumb

Posted on January 28, 2022 by AGRR/glassBYTEs Editor

Richard J. Kastigar, Jr. is taking Mercedes to court after his 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450’s soft-close door ripped off part of his thumb in October, a full year after he first leased the car. Click here to read more.  

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Mercedes Calls for OEM Glass in Windshield Replacement

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Phillip Thompson

Mercedes Benz USA “strongly recommends” using its glass for windshield replacements in a new position statement. Continue reading →

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