Extended seat belt may malfunction and reduce effectiveness of shoulder belt recall
Recall affects Mercedes Benz S CLASS
Reason for recall: 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.
When was it announced?
Dec 15, 2016
What action are Mercedes Benz taking?
Recall all affected vehicles and recode the rear control unit on the vehicle.
Does this affect your S Class?
This issue affects S CLASS, this particular recall is for the S Class.