The cable that connects the driver's seatbelt to the seatbelt tensioner (smart/mercedes part number 4518600084) frayed. The car has less than 49,000 miles on it. Six of the seven strands of the cable frayed and broke, leaving just one strand connecting the driver's seatbelt to the car. I've attached photos of the tensioner as mounted in the car and removed from the car. The frayed cable is part of the tensioner (smart/mercedes part number 4518600084). Mercedes of portland said that the seatbelts are not covered under the warranty. I paid $252. 23 to have the tensioner assembly replaced. I shudder to think what would have happened if i had been in an accident with this defective seatbelt.
| VIN Pattern | WMEEJ9AA*FK****** |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ CARS |
| Make | SMART |
| Model | Fortwo Electric Drive |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Body Class | Coupe |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Other Engine Info | Electric motor |
| Primary Fuel Type | Electric |
| Electrification Level | BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Seat Belt Pretensioner | Yes |
| Other Restraint System Info | Type 2 seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners for driver and front passenger., Load limiters and Pretensioners for driver and passenger |
| Plant Company Name | Mercedes-Ben |
| Plant City | HAMBACH |
| Plant Country | FRANCE |