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

Seat Belts

Date Announced

NOV 27, 2018

Vehicles Affected

4,969

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2019020012

NHTSA Campaign #

18V839000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (14)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- December 7, 2018 - RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Replace Seatbelt Buckle MY 19 C-Class Coupe/Cabriolet, E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet, S-Class (205, 238, 222)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign 2019020013 Launch Notification Replace Front Seatbelt Buckles MY19 205 238 (C-Class Coupe/Cabriolet, E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet)
• Amended Recall 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign 2019020012 Launch Notification Replace Seatbelt Buckles MY19 222(S-Class)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3