Canada2026 Mercedes‑Benz GLE Class and GLS Class SUVs in Canada are affected; look for those model names and model year. The recall is because bolts that attach the rear passenger seat belt may not have been properly tightened, so the belts could loosen or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Mercedes‑Benz will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the rear seat belt attachment bolts.
How to identify it
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE CLASS
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS CLASS
The hazard
On a small number of vehicles, the bolts that attach the rear passenger seat belt may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the seat belts could loosen or detach in a crash.
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
What to do
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the rear seat belt attachment bolts.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)
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