Seat belt anchor fittings may be loose
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 gl350 bluetec, gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic, and gl63 amg vehicles manufactured may 15, 2012 through october 4, 2012. The second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts may not be properly torqued.
Safety Consequence
If the bolts are not properly torqued, the seat belt anchor bolts may continue to loosen and in the the event of a crash, the belted occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mercedes-benz will notify owners and dealers will check, and tighten the bolts of the seat belt anchor fittings, as necessary, free of charge. the recall campaign began on may 24, 2013. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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FAQ: Recall 13V166000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V166000?
NHTSA recall 13V166000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on April 29, 2013. It addresses: Seat belt anchor fittings may be loose. The recall affects approximately 256 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V166000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.