Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V818000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V818000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 1,378 affected units, Seat Belt Load Limiters, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V818000
Report Received Date: 2014-12-24T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt load limiters
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 1,378

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2014120006
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.78

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NHTSA ID: 14V818000
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Created At: 1742808662
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