Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2013 GL Models for Seat Belt Anchor Bolt Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2013 GL350, GL450, GL550, and GL63 vehicles because second-row seat belt anchor bolts may not be properly torqued, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchor bolts) that compromises occupant restraint in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 GL350 BlueTEC, GL450 4MATIC, GL550 4MATIC, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured between May 15, 2012, and October 4, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where the second-row seat belt anchor fitting bolts may not be properly torqued.
If the bolts are not properly torqued, they may continue to loosen. In the event of a crash, this could prevent the belted occupant from being properly restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the seat belt anchor fitting bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall campaign began on May 24, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ GL450, GL63, GL350, GL550
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 256
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- GL450
- GL63
- GL350
- GL550
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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