MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2016: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.