MERCEDES BENZ GLC300 2020: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V328000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLC300 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

Summary

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.