Component Description
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20140127
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150402
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
2580
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20151030
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Report Received Date
20151014
Record Creation Date
20151014
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 4Matic Coupe, AMG S63 4Matic Coupe, and AMG S65 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, left-side front seat belts may have been installed on the right-side and vice versa. As a result, the installation angle may be incorrect, affecting the seat belt locking behavior. Additionally, the child seat restraint function for the passenger seat would not be available. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence Summary
If the seat belt is installed improperly, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the seat belts, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. MBUSA's recall number is 2015100002. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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.