Mercedes-Benz GL350 2010–2017 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin NCU to Dealershi · NHTSA communication 10187781 · issued Jan 6, 2021
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2010–2017
model years
8
vehicle entries
Official summary
To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to allegations that the ?590 Mars Red? paint available as an original, exterior color option for certain models of Mercedes-Benz vehicles may experience peeling, flaking, or bubbling of the exterior paint or clear coat. This ?Mars Red? paint is sometimes referred to as ?Fire Opal.? A motion for approval of the settlement was filed with the Court on December 21, 2020. The settlement must re
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.