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Automotive · Saudi Arabia · 2024-11-27

Mercedes-Benz GLS third-row seat backrest locking mechanism springs may malfunction

Country	Saudi Arabia
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-27
Models affected	GLS (2019 To 2022)
Units affected	327
Defect	Mercedes-Benz AG Has Determined That On Certain GLS Vehicles, The Springs In The Locking Mechanism Of The Third Seat Row Backrest Might Not Have Been Installed According To Specifications. Result Or Symptoms Of The Defect: In The Event Of A Crash, A Failure Of The Seat Backrest Lock Cannot Be Ruled Out. This Would Increase The Risk Of Injury To The Occupants.
Remedy	Contact with the company the necessary repairs free of charges
Recall number	24171
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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