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- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have a seat belt buckle that can incorrectly detect a properly fastened belt as unfastened. When this happens, the seat belt pre-tensioners may not activate in a crash.
If the pre-tensioners do not activate during a collision, the seat belt may not tighten as intended, which can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the seat belt buckles free of charge. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2019020012. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
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