NHTSA recall 18V-839 (18V839000)
seat belts recall reported November 27, 2018 - about 4,969 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V839000
- Also written as
- 18V-839
- Manufacturer number
- 2019020012
- Reported
- November 27, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,969
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-839 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.