NHTSA Recall 14V158000: Latch strap (child seat)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 69 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz GL350.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V158000 |
|---|---|
| Component | CHILD SEAT › LATCH STRAP |
| Report received | March 31, 2014 |
| Owner notification | June 2, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014 GL350 BlueTEC 4Matic, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured November 4, 2013, through November 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the foldable second row seat bottom may not fold down low enough to allow proper use of the child seat achors. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety risk
Without the use of the lower anchor points, a child restraint may be insufficiently or improperly anchored to the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat pan of the second row seat, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes 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 14V158000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GL350 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL550 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL63 | 2014 |
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.