NHTSA Recall 18V839000: Seat belts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,969 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V839000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2019020012 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | November 27, 2018 |
| Owner notification | March 18, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG Coupe, E450 Coupe, E53 AMG Cabriolet, S450, S560, E450 Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG Coupe, S450 4Matic, S560 4Matic, S63 AMG and S65 AMG vehicles and Mercedes-Mayback S650 and S560 4 Matic vehicles. A correctly fastened seatbelt may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, preventing the seat belt pre-tensioners from activating in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020012.
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 18V839000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 650 | 2019 |
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.