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NHTSARecalled Apr 29, 2013 · #13V166000

Seat Belt Anchor Fittings may be Loose

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Seat Belt Anchor Fittings may be Loose
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
GL350, GL450, GL550, GL63
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice