Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 16V-602 · 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 16V-602 covers 2 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V602000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 11, 2015 to July 25, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.