Seat belt extender may not retract as intended
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 s63 amg coupe, s65 amg coupe, s550 coupe 4matic, s63 amg 4matic convertible, and s550 convertible vehicles manufactured june 29, 2015, to march 15, 2016. the seat belt extenders on the affected vehicles may not retract as intended and may potentially break the event of a crash.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in mid-december 2016. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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FAQ: Recall 16V829000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V829000?
NHTSA recall 16V829000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on November 16, 2016. It addresses: Seat belt extender may not retract as intended. The recall affects approximately 672 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V829000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2016110006. 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.