Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads. If cargo were to strike the left-rear seatback, the latch may fail.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070004.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63 2020
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V328000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 5, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 17, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,352
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 2020070004
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Apr 11, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Tires Jan 17, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Sep 13, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 22, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 16, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Feb 9, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.