2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl550 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl450 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl350 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl63 — Child seat: latch strap
Published April 3, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 31, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V158000, published April 3, 2014 and initiated March 31, 2014. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl550 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl450 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl350 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl63 — Child seat: latch strap.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GL550
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350 | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL63
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl550 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl450 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl350 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl63 — Child seat: latch strap recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V158000 on April 3, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GL550.