Mercedes-Benz · S-class Coupe and Cabrio

The belt feeders do not return to their standby position due to faulty encoding of the automatic belt feeder. This entirely removes the protective effect of the shoulder strap in the event of an accident.

Published: 09 December 2016
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1608/16
Model: Type approval No: e1*2001/116*0335*27-32, e1*2001/116*0396*14-19 Type: 221, 221 AMG

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car.