Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V602000 Reported August 15, 2016

Rear head restraints may not stay locked in place

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Seats · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V602000
Manufacturer Campaign
2016090003
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 15, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 gle coupe 450 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured july 11, 2015, to july 25, 2015. the affected vehicles may be equipped with rear head restraints that may not stay locked in the upright position at very low temperatures.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of rearseat occupant injury.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear head restraints, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in october 2016. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V602000 or campaign 2016090003.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V602000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V602000?

NHTSA recall 16V602000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on August 15, 2016. It addresses: Rear head restraints may not stay locked in place. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V602000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2016090003. 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.