MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT53 2020: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V328000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT53 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-08-17 | 2020-06-05 | 2020-06-05 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020070004
Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1352
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. 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.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. 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.
