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- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100011.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail, so the seatback may not stay locked in place during a crash. This is caused by a manufacturing error.
A seat with a failed seatback lock may not properly restrain occupants, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should be aware that this affects the rear seating position.
Authorized dealers will inspect the third-row seatback and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed November 18, 2022, can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2022100011). Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 | 20202021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC | 20202022 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS580 | 2021 |