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2019 G550 cracked windshield
I had a vertical crack form in the middle of the windshield today. I remember someone else recently had a cracked windshield on their 19'G550. I did not hear any "event" that would have caused it and there does not seem to be a chip. I hope this is not an inherent issue with these trucks. I know the upright windshield makes it more susceptible to flying debris, but I never had an issue on my old G550...
I take it in next week for replacement, assuming they can get the glass... |
Originally Posted by SierraFoxtrot
(Post 7629023)
I had a vertical crack form in the middle of the windshield today. I remember someone else recently had a cracked windshield on their 19'G550. I did not hear any "event" that would have caused it and there does not seem to be a chip. I hope this is not an inherent issue with these trucks. I know the upright windshield makes it more susceptible to flying debris, but I never had an issue on my old G550...
I take it in next week for replacement, assuming they can get the glass... |
Originally Posted by CDHG63
(Post 7629174)
Sorry to hear that...In SoCal, construction and big trucks mean I have fixed or replaced 2-3 windshields per year....3 repaired on my raptor in last 12 months ...all occurred on the highway...not off-road ...Keep records of cost...and use a shop you can trust to install...hopefully mercedes has provided a manual for shops to do it right...it may be a design issue that mercedes will remedy/reimburse at a later date....maybe other markets that have had the new model in use/service can provide insight to frequency of occurrence....Cheers |
Had my G for 4 years and had several rocks come through on the highway, never cracked. On the other hand, my CLS and S class both cracked from a small rock on the highway.
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Originally Posted by ArsenMB
(Post 7630660)
Had my G for 4 years and had several rocks come through on the highway, never cracked. On the other hand, my CLS and S class both cracked from a small rock on the a highway.
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I also have same crack
Originally Posted by SierraFoxtrot
(Post 7629023)
I had a vertical crack form in the middle of the windshield today. I remember someone else recently had a cracked windshield on their 19'G550. I did not hear any "event" that would have caused it and there does not seem to be a chip. I hope this is not an inherent issue with these trucks. I know the upright windshield makes it more susceptible to flying debris, but I never had an issue on my old G550...
I take it in next week for replacement, assuming they can get the glass... |
Originally Posted by G8rh8rtampa
(Post 7630785)
I also have a 2019 G 550 with a cracked windshield. No idea how it happened. It started with a small 1/2 inch crack and in a couple hours was from the top to the bottom. No one has glass for this car yet. I ordered it through the dealer and there was none in the USA. Said will take 10 days to 2 weeks for it to get here from Germany. |
Not a good start, if it is within the glass ( no edges), it should be replaced by dealer under warranty, had the same issue w Maserati
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Originally Posted by medtner
(Post 7631573)
Not a good start, if it is within the glass ( no edges), it should be replaced by dealer under warranty, had the same issue w Maserati
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Originally Posted by G8rh8rtampa
(Post 7631648)
mine started in the middle and has now spread all the way to the top and the bottom. I have 527 miles on mine. I have 1200miles on mine. |
Pictures
Originally Posted by SierraFoxtrot
(Post 7632645)
Can you post a pic? I will do the same...
I have 1200miles on mine. |
Don’t see the pic..pls repost if possible..thx |
windshield cracks
Originally Posted by Festertester
(Post 7632762)
Don’t see the pic..pls repost if possible..thx https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...5135469fb.jpeg crack in windshield https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...174630c8e.jpeg crack 2 |
Saw a 2019 550 on the lot this AM at my local dealer, the car came off the trailer from port with a crack near the rearview mirror.
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https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...59519e9c69.jpg
It is difficult to see, but mine cracked from the bottom to top. Started about 6inches and went all the way up, over the next day. |
Houston..........we have a problem!!!
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Is there an impact crater on either of the cracked windshields? That should be fairly easy to find. |
Originally Posted by haa
(Post 7633462)
Is there an impact crater on either of the cracked windshields? That should be fairly easy to find. |
No impact crater
Originally Posted by haa
(Post 7633462)
Is there an impact crater on either of the cracked windshields? That should be fairly easy to find. |
This is the first G that does not have the exterior, thick rubber moulding around the windscreen. I wonder if this has something to do with how the 2019 G front windscreen glass is more heavily glued on its own. The tension must be too high, whereas the 2018 and older relied on, or was helped with the exterior moulding.
This might be as pdeacon says....A Houston we have a problem :-O |
Originally Posted by Deutsch100
(Post 7633826)
This is the first G that does not have the exterior, thick rubber moulding around the windscreen. I wonder if this has something to do with how the 2019 G front windscreen glass is more heavily glued on its own. The tension must be too high, whereas the 2018 and older relied on, or was helped with the exterior moulding.
This might be as pdeacon says....A Houston we have a problem :-O |
Due to the upright windshield, are the G wagon more prone to cracked windshield from flying rocks ? Also, on the 2016 G63, I noticed on the very bottom right corner(passenger side) of the windshield having a sensor attached... what is that sensor for ? Not meaning to hijack the original posting, but since it is a relating subject... Thanks |
Originally Posted by mrtonyn
(Post 7637459)
Due to the upright windshield, are the G wagon more prone to cracked windshield from flying rocks ? Also, on the 2016 G63, I noticed on the very bottom right corner(passenger side) of the windshield having a sensor attached... what is that sensor for ? Not meaning to hijack the original posting, but since it is a relating subject... Thanks |
Got it. Will stay clear of that area with scissors. Where are the rain sensors hidden then? Is it standard on G63? Just got it home, was dark and not had much time exploring.... |
Originally Posted by mrtonyn
(Post 7637495)
Got it. Will stay clear of that area with scissors. Where are the rain sensors hidden then? Is it standard on G63? Just got it home, was dark and not had much time exploring.... |
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