Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 Models for Rear Seatback Latch Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 E450, GLC300, and AMG models because the left-rear seatback latch may fail, 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 (seatback latch) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2020 model year E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles. The recall involves vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The defect is that the left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads. If cargo were to strike the left-rear seatback, the latch may fail.
In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury. The recall began on August 17, 2020. Dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch free of charge.
Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070004. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ E 450, GLC 300, AMG E63S, AMG GLC63
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Assembly
- Affected units
- 1,352
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 (7)
- E 450
- GLC 300
- AMG E63S
- AMG GLC63
- AMG GT63
- AMG GLC43
- AMG GT53
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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