Recall 13V576 affects 290 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 vehicles for a loose front seat belt anchor. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 290 2014 S550 vehicles because the front seat belt anchor can be installed incorrectly and come loose in a crash. If your VIN is included, that failure can keep an occupant from being properly secured and increase injury risk; the Mercedes-Benz dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt anchor on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 is the fixed mounting point that ties the belt assembly to the vehicle body. In a crash, the belt and anchor work together to hold the occupant in position while the restraint system manages crash forces.
In affected S550 vehicles, the front seat belt anchor is not installed correctly. That means the anchor does not have the secure attachment it needs under crash load. If the anchor comes loose in a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant the way it was designed to.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look normal, latch normally, and still have an anchor installation problem that only matters when the belt is loaded in a crash.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 290 |
Not every 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the front seat belt anchor comes loose, an occupant is not properly secured in a crash, which raises the risk of injury. There is no listed warning sign, so schedule inspection and correction instead of waiting for a symptom. Repair will be free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer and ask whether the front seat-belt-anchor inspection and correction is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V576 and Mercedes-Benz recall 2013110008 when you call.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. The dealer inspection and correction are free when the recall repair is open for your VIN.
- Use the seat belt normally until the dealer gives different guidance, and schedule the inspection before carrying passengers.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Benz technician will inspect the front seat belt anchor fitting and correct the installation if it is not seated or secured properly. The work is focused on the front seat belt anchor, the point that helps hold the belt in place during a crash. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 20, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V576?
Recall 13V576 covers 290 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 vehicles with a front seat belt anchor fitting that was not installed correctly. In a crash, the anchor can come loose and leave the occupant improperly secured, increasing injury risk. Mercedes-Benz dealers inspect and correct the fitting for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V576. If it is, contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the front seat belt anchor inspection and correction. Reference recall number 13V576 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and correct the front seat belt anchor fitting, as needed, free of charge.
What if I bought my 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. If you never received the original owner notice, check your VIN and reference recall number 13V576 when you contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V576000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-800-367-6372 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V576 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V576000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →