MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 2021: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLE 350 | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V671000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-12-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-10-30 | Date Added to Database: 2020-11-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020110005 | ||
| Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 55326 | ||
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Summary:
Mercedes-Benz AG USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, 2020 GLE580, 2020-2021 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles with 5 passenger seating. While buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion. If the buckle can't be retrieved, the buckle latch will be inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant. |
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Consequence:
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
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Remedy:
MBUSA 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110005. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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