Recall 21V527000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT Defect in 2020-2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
RECALL This recall affects up to 542 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V527000 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 542 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S 450, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350
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Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.
Safety Consequence
Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021070032/33.
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