NHTSA Recall 13V166000: Seat belts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 256 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz GL350.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V166000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | April 29, 2013 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V166000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GL350 | 2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL550 | 2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL63 | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.