Recall 14V818000

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20141224
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan, and E63 Wagon vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the double seat belt buckle for the middle position of the rear passenger seat could fail under loading experienced in a severe frontal crash.

Safety Consequence

If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 MERCEDES BENZ E250
2015 MERCEDES BENZ E350
2015 MERCEDES BENZ E400
2015 MERCEDES BENZ E63

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.