MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2016: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V442000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE450 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-07-22 | 2016-06-16 | 2016-06-16 |
Production Dates: 2015-04-27 - 2015-05-19
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 423
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2015 ML250, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2015, through May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt incorrectly installed.
In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the right rear seat belt anchor bolt, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
