The problem
Certain vehicles fail to comply with some of the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the rear outboard seat belts do not comply with the lap-belt lockability requirement which enables the lap belt portion of the belt to be locked by the user to facilitate the use of older non-latch design child restraint devices.
The risk
Under certain circumstances, this situation May cause the locking mechanism not to perform as required by the standard for use with older non-latch child restraints.
The fix
Dealers will replace all potentially affected seat belts. The recall began on November 19, 2007. Owners May contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 07V-465 (07V465000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 2007100002 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other |
| Report date | October 3, 2007 |
| Owners notified | November 19, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 5,823 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 07V-465 repair free?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace all potentially affected seat belts. The recall began on November 19, 2007. Owners May contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 5,823 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.