Spare Parts for MB OEM Roof Rack Carrier Bar
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Spare Parts for MB OEM Roof Rack Carrier Bar
Greetings,
I have an MB OEM accessory roof rack / carrier bar and am in need of a replacement part. The dealer says MB doesn't make the OEM bar nor does it have spare parts. The suggestion was to contact Thule but they say the same. They don't make them either so no spare parts.
Has anyone had this problem with accessory parts and know of where I can find them?
The part # for the bar is: A2538900593
There are also these #s on the tag too.
20w25-4-1
101640
0041194661
515-2290
Thanks!
I have an MB OEM accessory roof rack / carrier bar and am in need of a replacement part. The dealer says MB doesn't make the OEM bar nor does it have spare parts. The suggestion was to contact Thule but they say the same. They don't make them either so no spare parts.
Has anyone had this problem with accessory parts and know of where I can find them?
The part # for the bar is: A2538900593
There are also these #s on the tag too.
20w25-4-1
101640
0041194661
515-2290
Thanks!
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From: America's Mitten
on GLC300 #2, a 2022 CPO purchased b/c I really dislike the X254's UI (GL350 before those)
I'm sure you already discovered that MB dealership states "no components available for accessories" so that means no straightforward means to easily obtain replacable parts for an expensive, otherwise perfectly viable accessory like this.
I sought one replacement outer clamp's rubber grip or fitted protective rubber pad/foot (it's kind of loosely fitted, they manage to come off and, apparently, run away), also a set of the rubber noise reduction insert strips for these same bars' top openings. Alas, not gonna get 'em from MB.
Did you learn anything more, other than to search here for a replacement used bar? (I've seen a few mentioned within threads, but not sure matching this--note, I believe that MB revised this accessory to a taller version with a new part number for gen 1 GLC that appears to clear the pano roof).
I sought one replacement outer clamp's rubber grip or fitted protective rubber pad/foot (it's kind of loosely fitted, they manage to come off and, apparently, run away), also a set of the rubber noise reduction insert strips for these same bars' top openings. Alas, not gonna get 'em from MB.
Did you learn anything more, other than to search here for a replacement used bar? (I've seen a few mentioned within threads, but not sure matching this--note, I believe that MB revised this accessory to a taller version with a new part number for gen 1 GLC that appears to clear the pano roof).
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From: America's Mitten
on GLC300 #2, a 2022 CPO purchased b/c I really dislike the X254's UI (GL350 before those)
Time delayed follow up about one spare part for the official MB roof rack, cross bars, cross rails, load bars...so many names.
I needed the black rubber insert strip that fills the gap running along the upper, or top, of each bar. My secondhand set of load bars got used for the MB bicycle carriers that attach into the open metal gap, so that owner removed the rubber inserts (rather than trimming and replacing around the mounts). Without the rubber insert, the gap for accessory mounting is open and catches wind making wind noise and whistle much, much worse. The rubber strip also provides a good base for a cargo box, adding a little nonslip grip while placing and attaching the box along with some cushion or protection between the surfaces.
I found an equivalent product at reasonable price that fit perfectly, just cut to length and insert. So much quieter than without.
Here's the link, but other products surely exist.
https://a.co/d/aMoU2mr
Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aeroblade Cross Bars, thule aero bars (2 * 140cm) (Will fit Roof Racks with 7/16 of an inch wide on the top and 7/8 of an inch wide at the bottom)
Brand: BIKEGEAR
(My missing "foot" rubber pad showed up, but I had compensated with appropriate material until I found it, in case you're curious about my prior post.)
I needed the black rubber insert strip that fills the gap running along the upper, or top, of each bar. My secondhand set of load bars got used for the MB bicycle carriers that attach into the open metal gap, so that owner removed the rubber inserts (rather than trimming and replacing around the mounts). Without the rubber insert, the gap for accessory mounting is open and catches wind making wind noise and whistle much, much worse. The rubber strip also provides a good base for a cargo box, adding a little nonslip grip while placing and attaching the box along with some cushion or protection between the surfaces.
I found an equivalent product at reasonable price that fit perfectly, just cut to length and insert. So much quieter than without.
Here's the link, but other products surely exist.
https://a.co/d/aMoU2mr
Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aeroblade Cross Bars, thule aero bars (2 * 140cm) (Will fit Roof Racks with 7/16 of an inch wide on the top and 7/8 of an inch wide at the bottom)
Brand: BIKEGEAR
(My missing "foot" rubber pad showed up, but I had compensated with appropriate material until I found it, in case you're curious about my prior post.)
