CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 ML250, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2015, through May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt incorrectly installed.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the right rear seat belt anchor bolt, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service 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.
What this recall means for you
The right rear seatbelt anchor bolt on certain vehicles may have been installed incorrectly. The affected vehicles were built between April 27, 2015, and May 19, 2015.
If the bolt is improperly installed, it could fail to properly secure the rear passenger in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners of affected vehicles. Authorized dealers will inspect the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt and correct the installation if needed, at no cost to you. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML250 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML400 | 2015 |