NHTSA recall 18V-405 (18V405000)
child seat recall reported June 15, 2018.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V405000
- Also written as
- 18V-405
- Reported
- June 15, 2018
- Component
- child seat
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-405 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.