NHTSA recall 20V-328 (20V328000)
seats recall reported June 5, 2020 - about 1,352 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V328000
- Also written as
- 20V-328
- Manufacturer number
- 2020070004
- Reported
- June 5, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,352
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads. If cargo were to strike the left-rear seatback, the latch may fail.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070004.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-328 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.