Mercedes-Benz E 450: Webbing

Date

April 21, 2020

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2020)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Webbing

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450 Coupe vehicles. The front left seatbelt may be improperly installed, potentially allowing the seatbelt to contact sharp metal components and damage the seatbelt webbing.

Potentially affected

6

What can happen

A damaged seatbelt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the front left seatbelt as necessary, or replace it if the webbing is damaged, free of charge. The recall began May 22,2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050001.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

May 22, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

2020050001

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Sicherheitgurt · Affected seatbelt part number · A2388602800; Sicherheitgurt · Affected seatbelt part number · A2388603000

Recall number

20V228000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.