The issue
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 201 - Occupant Protection. The latch securing the center console doors might not meet the requirements of the standard, specifically the longitudinal load tests. In the event of a crash, if longitudinal loads exceed those specified in the standard, items secured in the center console might exit the compartment, which may increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will remove the bumper stop for the center console armrest latch.
Description (français)
Certains véhicules pourraient ne pas satisfaire aux exigences de la norme de sécurité des véhicules automobiles du Canada (NSVAC) 201 - Protection des occupants. Le loquet des couvercles de la console avant pourrait ne pas satisfaire aux exigences de la norme, plus particulièrement en ce qui a trait aux essais de charges longitudinales. En cas d'accident, si les charges longitudinales dépassaient les charges prescrites dans la norme, les articles placés dans la console centrale pourraient sortir de cette dernière, ce qui pourrait augmenter les risques de blessures aux occupants. Mesure corrective : Les concessionnaires devront retirer la butée d'amortissement du loquet de l'accoudoir de la console centrale.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE CLASS | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE COUPE | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class | 2017 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class | 2017 | 0 | 0 |