NHTSA recall 13V576000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Mercedes-Benz S550
Reported Nov 20, 2013290 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2013110008Built Apr 11, 2013 – Oct 14, 2013
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S550 vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, through October 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the front seat belt anchor might not be installed correctly allowing it to come loose in a crash.
The risk
If the seat belt anchor comes loose, in the event of a crash, the occupant may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the front seat belt anchor fitting, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's recall number is 2013110008.