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2015 Mercedes-Benz E250, Mercedes-Benz E350 and others recall: buckle assembly

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 24, 2014. It covers about 1,378 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,378
reported
Dec 24, 2014
owners notified
Feb 2, 2015

Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan, and E63 Wagon vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the double seat belt buckle for the middle position of the rear passenger seat could fail under loading experienced in a severe frontal crash.
Risk
If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.

Recall number 14V818000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V818000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250, Mercedes-Benz E350 and others buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 14V818000, reported on December 24, 2014, covers about 1,378 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V818000?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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