Vehicle recall 20V228000 · April 21, 2020
2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450
The front left seatbelt may be improperly installed, potentially allowing the seatbelt to contact sharp metal components and damage the seatbelt webbing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- A damaged seatbelt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V228000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 21, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020050001
- Owner notification
- May 22, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2020): 2020
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