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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V449000
Report Received Date: 2020-07-31T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt warning system not operating properly
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 56

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2020080015
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.5

Metadata

SID: row-t69d~dq4b_r4t3
NHTSA ID: 20V449000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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