MERCEDES BENZ AMG C43 2019: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V839000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG C43 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-18 2018-11-27 2018-11-30

Production Dates: 2018-06-20 - 2018-10-26

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019020012

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4969

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.