Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V657000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V657000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 s550 4matic coupe, amg s63 4matic coupe, and amg s65 vehicles manufactured january 27, 2014, to april 2, 2015 Includes 2,580 affected units, Incorrect Seat Belt Position/FMVSS 208, 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 s550 4matic coupe, amg s63 4matic coupe, and amg s65 vehicles manufactured january 27, 2014, to april 2, 2015
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 s550 4matic coupe, amg s63 4matic coupe, and amg s65 vehicles manufactured january 27, 2014, to april 2, 2015. in the affected vehicles, left-side front seat belts may have been installed on the right-side and vice versa. As a result, the installation angle may be incorrect, affecting the seat belt locking behavior. additionally, the child seat restraint function for the passenger seat would not be available. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection," and fmvss number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the seat belts, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2015. mbusa's recall number is 2015100002. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.