NHTSA Campaign 21V483000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Jun 25, 2021 · 4,917 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, AMG GT63, 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owners notified of the voluntary recall campaign by an interim letter on August 13, 2021. A final letter was mailed on September 24, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG CLS53 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E53 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E63 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E63 | 2022 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG G63 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT43 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT53 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT63 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | CLS 450 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | CLS 450 | 2022 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E 350 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E 450 | 2021 | 4,917 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | G 550 | 2021 | 4,917 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V483000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.