Recall 17V251000: 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S +10 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 11, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 12,743
- Models
- 13
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550, S550 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. 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
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S65
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600
- 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S550
- 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S600
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V251000
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Oct 13, 2017
- Components
- Seat belts:pretensioner (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