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.

Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly

Date Announced

AUG 15, 2016

Vehicles Affected

2

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2016090003

NHTSA Campaign #

16V602000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4