NHTSA recall 20V449000
Electrical System, Seat Belts · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560
All model years NHTSA lists
2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450, 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560, 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V449000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.