| NHTSA Recall # | 96815 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 13V166000 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL63 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date of notification | 24/05/13 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 15/05/12 |
| End date of manufacturing | 04/10/12 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 29/04/13 |
| Report created | 30/04/13 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 256 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |