Recall 16V829000: 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63, 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S65, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 16, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 672
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S65
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V829000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2016110006
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Dec 16, 2016
- Components
- Seat belts (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