Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V818000 Reported December 24, 2014

Seat belt load limiters

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Seat Belts · 1,378 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V818000
Manufacturer Campaign
2014120006
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
1,378
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 24, 2014
Completion Rate
94.78

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 e250 diesel, e250 blue tec 4 matic, e350 sedan, e350 sedan 4 matic, e350 wagon 4 matic, e400 sedan, e400 sedan 4 matic, e63 sedan, and e63 wagon vehicles manufactured october 8, 2014, to october 24, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the double seat belt buckle for the middle position of the rear passenger seat could fail under loading experienced in a severe frontal crash.

Safety Consequence

If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. the recall began february 2, 2015. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2014120006.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V818000 or campaign 2014120006.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V818000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V818000?

NHTSA recall 14V818000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on December 24, 2014. It addresses: Seat belt load limiters. The recall affects approximately 1,378 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V818000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2014120006. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.