NHTSA Service Bulletin 10244646: 2020-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle43
Official manufacturer communication context for 2020-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle43, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Excessive resistance of door side windows when being raised/lowered, cracking and/or squeaking noises. Sealing lip of inner sealing rail, see Picture 1 and Picture 2, pos. 90, folds down while side windows are being lowered (opened). When the side windows are raised (closed), the sealing lip is pulled back up again. Replace inner sealing rail. Then perform normalization of the window lifter system in the relevant door control unit. Note: For this complaint, no other surrounding component parts, such as outer sealing rails, Picture 1 and Picture 2, pos. 70, window lifter components or door control units, must be replaced or flashed. Please note the following: If the problem on a vehicle occurs outside the valid production date, please create a TIPS case with the following contents: 1. Make a video of the problem of the inside of the door in the area of the inner sealing rail, and pull the upper lip of the inner sealing rail to one side while doing so and check to see if the lower lip is folded over, for example, see picture 1. 2. Details on environmental conditions in a problem case (temperature, dry or wet) 3. Pictures of inner sealing rail when removed: Both mounting face lips towards the glass Any visible damage on the inner sealing rail
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10244646?
Excessive resistance of door side windows when being raised/lowered, cracking and/or squeaking noises. Sealing lip of inner sealing rail, see Picture 1 and Picture 2, pos. 90, folds down while side windows are being lowered (opened). When the side windows are raised (closed), the sealing lip is pulled back up again. Replace inner sealing rail. Then perform normalization of the window lifter system in the relevant.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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