NHTSA recall 15V657000
Seat Belts · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the seat belt is installed improperly, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Amg S65, 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V657000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.