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- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz AG USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, 2020 GLE580, 2020-2021 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles with 5 passenger seating. While buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion. If the buckle can't be retrieved, the buckle latch will be inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
- Risk
- An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the middle seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110005.
- 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 middle rear seat belt buckle can be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion while the belt is being fastened. If the buckle cannot be retrieved, its latch stops working, so the seat belt cannot restrain a passenger in that seat.
An unrestrained occupant has a higher risk of injury in a crash. Owners should be aware that the middle seat belt may not hold a passenger in place if the buckle has slipped out of reach.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and authorized dealers will secure the middle seat belt buckle at no cost. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2020110005. You can also 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 AMG GLE53 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 20202021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 20202021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 | 2020 |