Seat Belt Problems of Mercedes Benz E550

Mercedes Benz E550 owners have reported 2 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mercedes Benz E550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
2

Seat Belt problem #1

The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz E550. While attempting to put on the driver's side seat belt, the seat belt fractured. There were also electrical failures in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt would have to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,500. The VIN was not available.

Seat Belt problem #2

The seat belts do not retract after use. The seat belts are clean and are not twisted but do not retract making them difficult to use and they do not fit snugly around the body. The failure to retract happens both when the vehicle is stopped and when it is in motion.



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