Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla250 And Gla250 4Matic Vehicles. The Child Seat Top Tether Anchorage Point On The Center Position Of The Rear Seat May Not Have Been Installed. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GLA250
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V405000
Component Description
Child Seat:Tether: Connector/Clip
Effect Of Defect
If The Top Tether Anchorage Point Is Missing, A Child Seat Will Not Be Able To Be Properly Installed In The Center Rear Seat Position, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Rear Seat Backrest, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 15, 2018. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170313
End Of Manufacture
20170428
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
399
Date Owners Notified
20180815
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20180615
Make Campaign Number
2018070008
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
225