The vehicle's safety belts tension mechanisms are non-functional. The seat belt hangs loose around the body making it completely useless in any collision. this IS a major safety issue (poor design) that should be fixed free of charge by the factory.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10181124Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
10181123Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
10167545During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.
10166982During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.
10166976Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
10166099Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
10166091Front seat backrest locks at folded-forward position
10165844Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
10165839Shift quality complaints on TRANSMISSION 722.9 (7G-TRONIC and 7G-TRONIC PLUS)
10151959Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
10135635Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required"
Every Mercedes Benz CL500 model year
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