Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mercedes) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Gl350 Bluetec, Gl450 4Matic, Gl550 4Matic, And Gl63 AMG Vehicles Manufactured May 15, 2012 Through October 4, 2012. The Second Row Seat Belt Anchor Fitting Bolts May Not Be Properly Torqued.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GL550
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V166000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Bolts Are Not Properly Torqued, The Seat Belt Anchor Bolts May Continue To Loosen And In The The Event Of A Crash, The Belted Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Mercedes-Benz Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Check, And Tighten The Bolts Of The Seat Belt Anchor Fittings, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Campaign Began On May 24, 2013. Owners May Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120515
End Of Manufacture
20121004
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
256
Date Owners Notified
20130524
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20130429