Recall 13V166000: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 29, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 256
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V166000
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- May 24, 2013
- Components
- Seat belts (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology