Mercedes Benz Gle: Threaded Connection Of The Right Rear Seat Belt End Fitting May Fail In A Collision

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 108 GLE and ML Class vehicles because the retaining bolt on the right rear seat belt may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. If a collision occurs, the seat belt could fail. Mercedes-Benz will rework the threaded connection and tighten the bolt to the correct specification.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ GLE, MERCEDES BENZ ML CLASS. Units affected: 108
Reason
Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the retaining bolt for the right rear seal belt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of a collision the belt may fail. Remedy: Where necessary rework threaded connection tighten securing bolt to correct specification.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2016-07-18
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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