Mercedes-benz Cars G Class: Certain Front Seat Belt Buckles May Not Have Been Manufactured According To Specification

Recall Summary Certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles from model lines including G Class, AMG GT, C-Class, GLC, CLS, and E-Class have front seat belt buckles that may not meet manufacturing specifications, affecting approximately 93,912 vehicles. When these buckles are fastened, the vehicle's restraint system may incorrectly detect them as unfastened, which could impair the seat belt's safety function. Owners should have their vehicle's seat belt buckles inspected and replaced if necessary.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS G CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS AMG GT, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS C-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLC, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS CLS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS E-CLASS. Units affected: 93,912
Reason
A correctly fastened seat belt could be detected as not fastened impairing the restraint system Remedy: Check the relevant seat belt buckles in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2020-08-03
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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