CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450 Coupe vehicles. The front left seatbelt may be improperly installed, potentially allowing the seatbelt to contact sharp metal components and damage the seatbelt webbing.
- Risk
- A damaged seatbelt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the front left seatbelt as necessary, or replace it if the webbing is damaged, free of charge. The recall began May 22,2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050001.
- 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
The front left seatbelt on certain 2020 E450 Coupe vehicles may have been installed improperly. In that position, the belt can rub against sharp metal parts, which can damage the webbing.
A damaged seatbelt may not hold an occupant properly during a crash, which raises the risk of injury. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
Mercedes-Benz will notify affected owners. An authorized dealer will inspect the front left seatbelt and reroute it if needed, or replace it if the webbing is damaged, at no cost to you. You can also call Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2020050001, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2020 |
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