Mercedes-Benz recalls five MY20 models due to rear seat fault

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 232 vehicles across five of its model lines due to a fault with the rear seatback lock.

The recall affects the C-Class, E-Class, GLC and EQC, plus the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door.

“In the event of an accident, with the cargo area loaded, the cargo could strike the backrest of the left rear seat, causing the back rest lock to fail,” Mercedes-Benz says in the recall notice.

“If the back rest lock fails, this increases the risk of injury or death of the vehicle occupants, especially in the left rear seat.”

• A total of 232 vehicles are affected from model year 2020.
• The recall affects the C-Class, E-Class, GLC, EQC and GT 4-Door lines.
• The VIN list is attached here.
• The original recall notice is attached here.

If you’re the owner of an affected vehicle, you’ll need to take it to your local Mercedes-Benz dealer for a repair.