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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Latch May Allow Rear Door To Open While Driving
Published: September 9, 2024Recall ID: 24V659000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.
Affected Products
Latch May Allow Rear Door To Open While Driving
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Latch May Allow Rear Door To Open While Driving |
| Nhtsa id | 24V659000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V659000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly. |
| Completion rate | 79.10 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed. |
| Consequence summary | The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 134 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |