MERCEDES BENZ GLS450 2020: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V732000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLS450 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-18 2022-09-30 2022-10-03

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022100011

Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59574

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.

Consequence

A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100011.

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.nhtsa.gov.