Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V228000 Reported April 21, 2020

Front left seatbelt improperly installed

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Seat Belts · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V228000
Manufacturer Campaign
2020050001
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
6
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 21, 2020
Completion Rate
83.33

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 e450 coupe vehicles. the front left seatbelt may be improperly installed, potentially allowing the seatbelt to contact sharp metal components and damage the seatbelt webbing.

Safety Consequence

A damaged seatbelt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the front left seatbelt as necessary, or replace it if the webbing is damaged, free of charge. the recall began may 22,2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020050001.

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 20V228000 or campaign 2020050001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V228000

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

What is recall 20V228000?

NHTSA recall 20V228000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on April 21, 2020. It addresses: Front left seatbelt improperly installed. The recall affects approximately 6 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 20V228000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2020050001. 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.