CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE Coupe 450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 11, 2015, to July 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear head restraints that may not stay locked in the upright position at very low temperatures.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of rearseat occupant injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear head restraints, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 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
Certain 2016 GLE 450 AMG 4Matic vehicles built in July 2015 may have rear head restraints that do not stay locked in the upright position when temperatures are very low.
If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not work as intended, which raises the risk of injury to rear-seat passengers. Owners should take this seriously if they regularly carry passengers in the back seat in cold climates.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear head restraints free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. You can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2016 |
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