2020–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC +more: Seats recall

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.

Why it matters

A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100011.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.