2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 — Seats
Published February 28, 2019 · Recall initiated: February 26, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V132000, published February 28, 2019 and initiated February 26, 2019. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 — Seats.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA-250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. An incorrect rear seat back covering carpet could have been installed on the split-rear seat back. As a result, the child seat anchorage point (top tether) on the center positon of the rear seat may be covered and inaccessible for use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.
What to do
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear seat back covering carpet on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz's customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2019030003.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLA 250
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V132000 on February 28, 2019. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA-250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. An incorrect rear seat back covering carpet could have been installed on the split-rear seat back. As a result, the child seat anchorage point (top tether) on the center positon of the rear seat may be covered and inaccessible for use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor 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 check the rear seat back covering carpet on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz's customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2019030003.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GLA 250.