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SevereNHTSA·13V576000·Announced 2013-11-20

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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