NHTSA Recall 19V788000: Seat belts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29,720 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V788000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2020020017 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | November 1, 2019 |
| Owner notification | March 13, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.
Safety risk
The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.
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 19V788000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63S | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC350E | 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.