NHTSA Recall 13V166000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V166000; Date: Apr. 29, 2013
If the bolts are not properly torqued, the seat belt anchor bolts may continue to loosen and in the the event of a crash, the belted occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Mercedes Benz GL350; 2013 Mercedes Benz GL450; 2013 Mercedes Benz GL550; 2013 Mercedes Benz GL63
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 256
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz USA, LLC (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 gl350 bluetec, gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic, and gl63 amg vehicles manufactured may 15, 2012 through October 4, 2012. The second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts may not be properly torqued.
How to Fix:
Mercedes-benz will notify owners and dealers will check, and tighten the bolts of the seat belt anchor fittings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall campaign began on may 24, 2013. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 24, 2013
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