CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 2017. 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
On certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS models, the center console may unlatch during some types of crashes. If it does, objects stored inside can fly around the cabin.
Loose items striking occupants during a crash can increase the risk of injury. The vehicles also fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201, which covers occupant protection in interior impact.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners. Authorized dealers will modify the center console so it stays latched in a crash, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
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