Mercedes-Benz recall: Certain front seat belt buckles may not have been manufactured according to specification
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- A correctly fastened seat belt could be detected as not fastened impairing the restraint system
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. Check the relevant seat belt buckles in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
A correctly fastened seat belt could be detected as not fastened impairing the restraint system
The fix
Check the relevant seat belt buckles in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Class | 2 Jun 2018 | 31 Oct 2018 | 15,652 |
| Amg Gt | 2 Jun 2018 | 31 Oct 2018 | 15,652 |
| C-class | 2 Jun 2018 | 31 Oct 2018 | 15,652 |
| GLC | 2 Jun 2018 | 31 Oct 2018 | 15,652 |
| CLS | 2 Jun 2018 | 31 Oct 2018 | 15,652 |
| E-class | 2 Jun 2018 | 31 Oct 2018 | 15,652 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 3 August 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.