MERCEDES BENZ GLE350 2021: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V671000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLE350 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-12-18 2020-10-30 2020-11-02

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020110005

Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55326

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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.

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.