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HighNHTSA·20V671000·Announced 2020-10-30

Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLE Models Due to Middle Seat Belt Buckle Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE models because the middle seat belt buckle may fall into a gap, rendering it inoperable and leaving occupants unrestrained.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a safety restraint system may fail, creating a risk of harm in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, 2020 GLE580, and 2020-2021 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles equipped with five-passenger seating. The recall involves a defect in the middle seat belt buckle assembly.

While buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion. If the buckle cannot be retrieved, the buckle latch will be inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant. An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. will notify owners, and dealers will secure the middle seat belt buckle free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350, GLE 450, AMG GLE53, GLE 580
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
55,326

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 (5)

  • GLE 350
  • GLE 450
  • AMG GLE53
  • GLE 580
  • AMG GLE63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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