Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2014 S550 Vehicles for Front Seat Belt Anchor Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2014 S550 vehicles because the front seat belt anchor may not be installed correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchor) that could result in significant injury if the anchor fails during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 S550 vehicles manufactured between April 11, 2013, and October 14, 2013. The recall addresses a defect where the front seat belt anchor might not be installed correctly, allowing it to come loose in a crash.
If the seat belt anchor comes loose during a crash, the occupant may not be properly secured, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the front seat belt anchor fitting free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ S550
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belt
- Affected units
- 290
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- S550
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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