NHTSA Recall 17V251000: Pretensioner (seat belts)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,743 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V251000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER |
| Report received | April 11, 2017 |
| Owner notification | October 13, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550, S550 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. 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 17V251000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC300 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz S600 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S550 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S600 | 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.