NHTSA Campaign 21V230000
SEATS
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Apr 1, 2021 · 8,634 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C43 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C63 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C63 S | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG CLS53 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E53 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG G63 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLC43 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLC63 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLC63 S | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT43 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT53 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT63 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT63S | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | C 300 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | CLS 450 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E 350 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E 450 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | G 550 | 2021 | 8,634 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLC 300 | 2021 | 8,634 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V230000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.