NHTSA Recall 14V158000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V158000; Date: Mar. 31, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mercedes Benz GL350; 2014 Mercedes Benz GL450; 2014 Mercedes Benz GL550; 2014 Mercedes Benz GL63
Component: Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 69
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
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 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: Jun 2, 2014
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