Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes Benz Usa, Llc (Mercedes) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Gl350 Bluetec 4Matic, Gl450 4Matic, Gl550 4Matic, And Gl63 AMG Vehicles Manufactured November 4, 2013, Through November 15, 2013. In The Affected Vehicles, The Foldable Second Row Seat Bottom May Not Fold Down Low Enough To Allow Proper Use Of The Child Seat Achors. As Such, These Vehicles Do Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GL450
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V158000
Component Description
Child Seat:Latch Strap
Effect Of Defect
Without The Use Of The Lower Anchor Points, A Child Restraint May Be Insufficiently Or Improperly Anchored To The Seat, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Child In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Mercedes Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Seat Pan Of The Second Row Seat, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 2, 2014. Owners May Contact Mercedes At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20131104
End Of Manufacture
20131115
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
69
Date Owners Notified
20140602
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20140331
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
225