Recall 21V230000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER Defect in 2021-2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,634 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V230000 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,634 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63S, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 S, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63
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Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.
Safety Consequence
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040016.
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