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HighNHTSA·21V818000·Announced 2021-10-18

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles for Incorrectly Assembled Seats

Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2020-2021 models because incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain occupants during a crash.

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 (seat assembly) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 GLS450, GLS580, GLE350, GLE450, AMG C63, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the seats may have been assembled incorrectly.

Incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and repair the seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2021. 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 GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450, GLE 450, GLE 350
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seats
Hazard
Affected units
27

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 (6)

  • GLS 580 4MATIC
  • GLS 450
  • GLE 450
  • GLE 350
  • AMG GLE53
  • AMG C63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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