Mercedes Benz S Class recall: Extended seat belt may malfunction and reduce effectiveness of shoulder belt
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the rear seatbelt extender may not retract as intended due to an issue with the individual friction conditions experienced by the belt extender which have not be programmed into the control unit. Should the pretensioners deploy during a collision then…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles and recode the rear control unit on the vehicle.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that the rear seatbelt extender may not retract as intended due to an issue with the individual friction conditions experienced by the belt extender which have not be programmed into the control unit. Should the pretensioners deploy during a collision then there is the potential that the extender may fail and break leaving broken edges which can cause a risk of a serious injury or higher occupant loading.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles and recode the rear control unit on the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Class | 1 Feb 2015 | 1 Mar 2016 | 116 |
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 15 December 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.