| NHTSA Recall # | 154998 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V449000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2020080015 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E450 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date of notification | 08/09/20 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 31/07/20 |
| Report created | 31/07/20 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 56 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 c300, c300 coupe, cls450, e450 coupe and s450, 2017-2019 e300, 2018 e400 coupe, e400 stationwagon, and 2018-2019 s560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a solid warning light if either the driver or passenger seat belt is unfastened, instead of a blinking light with an audible tone. |
| Consequence summary | Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began september 8, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2020080015. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |