Vehicle recall 19V867000 · December 6, 2019
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
The third-row seating headrests were manufactured with insufficient padding and a securing rod that may not hold the headrest in place, affecting the adjustment and operation of…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2020 GLE450 4MATIC vehicle. The third-row seating headrests were manufactured with insufficient padding and a securing rod that may not hold the headrest in place, affecting the adjustment and operation of the headrest.
- Consequence
- The headrest may not properly protect the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify dealers, and MBUSA will replace the third row headrests on the affected vehicle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 4, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V867000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 2019
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- February 11, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (2020): 2020
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