2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63, Mercedes-Benz GL350 and others recall: seat belts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on April 29, 2013. It covers about 256 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 256
- reported
- Apr 29, 2013
- owners notified
- May 24, 2013
- related complaints
- 3
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V166000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 2013 2013
- Mercedes-Benz GL350 2013 2013
- Mercedes-Benz GL450 2013 2013
- Mercedes-Benz GL550 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seat belts problems.
2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL632013 Mercedes-Benz GL3502013 Mercedes-Benz GL4502013 Mercedes-Benz GL550
Questions about recall 13V166000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63, Mercedes-Benz GL350 and others seat belts?
Yes. Recall 13V166000, reported on April 29, 2013, covers about 256 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V166000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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