NHTSA Campaign 19V132000

SEATS

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Feb 26, 2019 · 8 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA-250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. An incorrect rear seat back covering carpet could have been installed on the split-rear seat back. As a result, the child seat anchorage point (top tether) on the center positon of the rear seat may be covered and inaccessible for use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence

If the upper anchorage point is covered, the child seat will not be able to be secured as intended in the center position of the rear seat, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear seat back covering carpet on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz's customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2019030003.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 2018 8
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 2019 8

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V132000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.