CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads. If cargo were to strike the left-rear seatback, the latch may fail.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070004.
- 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 left-rear seatback latch on certain vehicles may not be strong enough to withstand some loads. If cargo strikes the left-rear seatback, the latch may fail, and in a crash this can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Owners will be notified by Mercedes-Benz USA. Authorized dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 with the recall number 2020070004, and you should check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2020 |