Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V449000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V449000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2019 c300, c300 coupe, cls450, e450 coupe and s450, 2017-2019 e300, 2018 e400 coupe, e400 stationwagon, and 2018-2019 s560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced Includes 56 affected units, Seat Belt Warning System Not Operating Properly, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2019 c300, c300 coupe, cls450, e450 coupe and s450, 2017-2019 e300, 2018 e400 coupe, e400 stationwagon, and 2018-2019 s560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 c300, c300 coupe, cls450, e450 coupe and s450, 2017-2019 e300, 2018 e400 coupe, e400 stationwagon, and 2018-2019 s560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. the software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a solid warning light if either the driver or passenger seat belt is unfastened, instead of a blinking light with an audible tone.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. the recall began september 8, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020080015.