NHTSA Recall 20V671000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V671000; Date: Oct. 30, 2020
an unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Mercedes Benz GLE580; 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle53; 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle63; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLE350; 2021 Mercedes-benz GLE350; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLE450; 2021 Mercedes-benz GLE450
Component: Seat Belts: Rear:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 55,326
Recall Summary:
mercedes-benz ag usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 amg gle53, amg gle63, 2020 gle580, 2020-2021 gle350 and gle450 vehicles with 5 passenger seating. while buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion. if the buckle can't be retrieved, the buckle latch will be inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
How to Fix:
mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will secure the middle seat belt buckle, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 29, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service 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.
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