MERCEDES BENZ GLS450 2020: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V057000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLS450 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-16 2021-02-05 2021-02-08

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021030003

Component: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 GLS 450, GLE 350, GLE 450, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.

Consequence

In the event of a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair the inflation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer serviced at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030003.

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.