Seat belt pretensioners may not function properly
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 c300, c300 4matic, c300 coupe, c300 coupe 4matic, c43 amg, c43 amg coupe, c43 amg cabrio, c63 amg, c63 amg coupe, c63s amg, c63s amg coupe, c63s cabrio, glc300, glc300 4matic, glc43 amg, s550, s550 4matic, s550e, s600, s63 amg 4matic, s65, mercedes-maybach s550 4matic, and mercedes-maybach s600 vehicles. the affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection," and 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. the recall began october 13, 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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FAQ: Recall 17V251000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V251000?
NHTSA recall 17V251000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on April 11, 2017. It addresses: Seat belt pretensioners may not function properly. The recall affects approximately 12,743 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 17V251000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.