Mercedes-Benz E 450, E 300 +15 more: Seat belts

Affects Mercedes-Benz E 450, E 300, AMG GT63, E 400, AMG E63S, AMG GLC63S, E43 AMG, CLS 450, AMG GLC43, GLC 300, GLC350E, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, G 550, G63, AMG GLC63, AMG GT 63 · 2018–2019 — about 30K vehicles.

The hazard

The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational