MERCEDES BENZ S63 AMG 2017: SEAT BELTS

Make : MERCEDES BENZ Model : S63 AMG Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2015-06-29 - 2016-03-15
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V829000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-12-16 Date Received by ODI: 2016-11-16 Date Added to Database: 2016-11-16
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2016110006
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 672
Summary:
      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S63 AMG Coupe, S65 AMG Coupe, S550 Coupe 4Matic, S63 AMG 4Matic Convertible, and S550 Convertible vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The seat belt extenders on the affected vehicles may not retract as intended and may potentially break the event of a crash.
Consequence:
      In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy:
      MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.