Latches/locks/linkages; equipment: other: labels (Mercedes-Benz)
Vehicle recall 20V-247. NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.’s report on May 1, 2020.
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NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.’s report on May 1, 2020. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 28, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 and G63 vehicles.
The embossed lock symbol for the child safety lock on the rear doors may indicate the incorrect lock status of the child safety lock.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Latches/locks/linkages.
- NHTSA’s part: Equipment: other: labels.
What should you do?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a label on the rear doors with the correct operating direction, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA’s number for this recall is 2020050034.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 6,659 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.