MERCEDES BENZ S65 AMG 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Make : MERCEDES BENZ Model : S65 AMG Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-01-27 - 2015-04-02
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V657000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-10-30 Date Received by ODI: 2015-10-14 Date Added to Database: 2015-10-14
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015100002
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2580
Summary:
      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 4Matic Coupe, AMG S63 4Matic Coupe, and AMG S65 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, left-side front seat belts may have been installed on the right-side and vice versa. As a result, the installation angle may be incorrect, affecting the seat belt locking behavior. Additionally, the child seat restraint function for the passenger seat would not be available. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence:
      If the seat belt is installed improperly, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
      MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the seat belts, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. MBUSA's recall number is 2015100002. 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: 208
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.