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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V251000

2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63s | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg S65 | 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S600 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 | 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S550 — Seat belts: pretensioner

Published April 14, 2017 · Recall initiated: April 11, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V251000, published April 14, 2017 and initiated April 11, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63s | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg S65 | 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S600 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 | 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S550 — Seat belts: pretensioner.

What's the hazard

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550, S550 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
S550
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4MATIC | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 | 2017 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S600 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63 | 2017 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S550
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63s | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg S65 | 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S600 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 | 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S550 — Seat belts: pretensioner recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V251000 on April 14, 2017. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550, S550 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.

What should I do if I have this product?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: S550.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)