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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recall: connector/clip

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on June 15, 2018. It covers about 399 vehicles.

vehicles affected
399
reported
Jun 15, 2018
owners notified
Aug 15, 2018

Child seat: tether: connector/clip

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 and GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The child seat top tether anchorage point on the center position of the rear seat may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk
If the top tether anchorage point is missing, a child seat will not be able to be properly installed in the center rear seat position, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat backrest, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 18V405000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V405000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 connector/clip?

Yes. Recall 18V405000, reported on June 15, 2018, covers about 399 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V405000?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat backrest, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service 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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