Seat belts incorrectly detected as unfastened
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 c300 4matic cabriolet, c43 amg cabriolet, c300 cabriolet, c300 coupe, c300 4matic coupe, c43 amg coupe, e450 coupe, e53 amg cabriolet, s450, s560, e450 cabriolet, e450 4matic cabriolet, e450 4matic coupe, e53 amg coupe, s450 4matic, s560 4matic, s63 amg and s65 amg vehicles and mercedes-mayback s650 and s560 4 matic vehicles. a correctly fastened seatbelt may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, preventing the seat belt pre-tensioners from activating in the event of a crash.
Safety Consequence
If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. the recall began march 18, 2019. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2019020012.
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FAQ: Recall 18V839000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V839000?
NHTSA recall 18V839000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on November 27, 2018. It addresses: Seat belts incorrectly detected as unfastened. The recall affects approximately 4,969 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 18V839000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2019020012. 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.