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NHTSARecalled 2014-12-24

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC — SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E400

  • Brand MERCEDES-BENZ

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2015 E-Class vehicles manufactured between October 8 and October 24, 2014. The affected models include the 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. The issue involves the double seat belt buckle assembly in the middle position of the rear passenger seat, which could fail under the force of a severe frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2014120006. MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle assembly free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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