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VehicleNov 27, 20184,969 affected

Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Seat belts

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG Coupe, E450 Coupe, E53 AMG Cabriolet, S450, S560, E450 Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG Coupe, S450 4Matic, S560 4Matic, S63 AMG and S65 AMG vehicles and Mercedes-Mayback S650 and S560 4 Matic vehicles. A correctly fastened seatbelt may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, preventing the seat belt pre-tensioners from activating in the event of a crash.

What could happen

If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020012.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V839000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 27, 2018
Owners notified
Mar 18, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
4,969
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jun 20, 2018 to Oct 26, 2018
Part
Seat belts
Maker's own recall number
2019020012

Notes

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.

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