NHTSA Recall 16V829000: Seat belts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 672 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V829000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2016110006 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | November 16, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S63 AMG Coupe, S65 AMG Coupe, S550 Coupe 4Matic, S63 AMG 4Matic Convertible, and S550 Convertible vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The seat belt extenders on the affected vehicles may not retract as intended and may potentially break the event of a crash.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V829000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.