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- SEATS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA-250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. An incorrect rear seat back covering carpet could have been installed on the split-rear seat back. As a result, the child seat anchorage point (top tether) on the center positon of the rear seat may be covered and inaccessible for use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Risk
- If the upper anchorage point is covered, the child seat will not be able to be secured as intended in the center position of the rear seat, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear seat back covering carpet on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz's customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2019030003.
- 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
Some rear seat backs may have been fitted with the wrong carpet covering, which can hide the top tether anchorage point for a child seat in the center rear position. The anchor is then inaccessible, so a child seat cannot be secured as intended there. The vehicles also do not meet the federal child restraint anchorage standard, FMVSS 225.
If the upper anchorage point is covered, a child seat in the center position may not be properly secured, which increases the risk of injury to a child in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners. Authorized dealers will check the rear seat back covering carpet and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Owners may call Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2019030003). You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 20182019 |
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