NHTSA Campaign 16V602000

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Aug 15, 2016 · 2 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE Coupe 450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 11, 2015, to July 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear head restraints that may not stay locked in the upright position at very low temperatures.

Consequence

If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of rearseat occupant injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear head restraints, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 2016 2

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V602000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.