Recall 14V818000: 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250, 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 24, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 1,378
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan, and E63 Wagon vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the double seat belt buckle for the middle position of the rear passenger seat could fail under loading experienced in a severe frontal crash.
The risk
If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V818000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2014120006
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Feb 2, 2015
- Components
- Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology