Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V158000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V158000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2014 gl350 bluetec 4matic, gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic, and gl63 amg vehicles manufactured november 4, 2013, through november 15, 2013 Includes 69 affected units, Child Seat Anchorage/FMVSS 225, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 gl350 bluetec 4matic, gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic, and gl63 amg vehicles manufactured november 4, 2013, through november 15, 2013

Defect Summary

Mercedes benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014 gl350 bluetec 4matic, gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic, and gl63 amg vehicles manufactured november 4, 2013, through november 15, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the foldable second row seat bottom may not fold down low enough to allow proper use of the child seat achors. as such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."

Corrective Action

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat pan of the second row seat, free of charge. the recall began on may 2, 2014. owners may contact mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V158000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2014-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Child seat anchorage/fmvss 225

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 69

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mercedes benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014 gl350 bluetec 4matic, gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic, and gl63 amg vehicles manufactured november 4, 2013, through november 15, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the foldable second row seat bottom may not fold down low enough to allow proper use of the child seat achors. as such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."

Consequence Summary: Without the use of the lower anchor points, a child restraint may be insufficiently or improperly anchored to the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat pan of the second row seat, free of charge. the recall began on may 2, 2014. owners may contact mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 81.16

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SID: row-pi7a.2isx~4uv2

NHTSA ID: 14V158000

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