Vehicle recall 20V328000 · June 5, 2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, AMG GLC43 and 5 more models
The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads.
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 certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads. If cargo were to strike the left-rear seatback, the latch may fail.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070004.
- 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
- 20V328000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 5, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020070004
- Owner notification
- August 17, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,352
- 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 AMG E63S (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2020): 2020
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