Recall 20V671000

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20201030
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 450
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 580
2021 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE53
2021 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE63
2021 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350
2021 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 450

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.