| NHTSA Recall # | 133723 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V405000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2018070008 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | GLA250 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP |
| Date of notification | 15/08/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 13/03/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 28/04/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 15/06/18 |
| Report created | 19/06/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 225 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 399 |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |