NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11018703: 2016-2023 Mercedes-benz Amg Glc43

Official manufacturer communication context for 2016-2023 Mercedes-benz Amg Glc43, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11018703 summary graphic for 2016-2023 Mercedes-benz Amg Glc43
11018703NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
10affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Complaint Load compartment cover generates a creaking noise during driving when pulled out to covering position. Cause Aluminum cassette scrapes on the inside of the end cap. The contact point causes creaking noises. Remedy Disassemble end caps of load compartment cover by pressing the guide pins (see attachment) inwards and removing the end caps. Cut 2 felt strips to required size of 25 mm/15 mm/1 mm (length/width/height). Glue a piece of felt (see attachment) to each top corner in the direction of the roller blind outlet (left and right side). Then reinstall the end caps with springs.

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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc432016-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc632018-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc63 S2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc63s2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc 3002018-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc 3502018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc 350 E2018, 2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc3002016, 2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc350e2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11018703?

Complaint Load compartment cover generates a creaking noise during driving when pulled out to covering position. Cause Aluminum cassette scrapes on the inside of the end cap. The contact point causes creaking noises. Remedy Disassemble end caps of load compartment cover by pressing the guide pins (see attachment) inwards and removing the end caps. Cut 2 felt strips to required size of 25 mm/15 mm/1 mm.

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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