Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 vehicles. The center console lock-system might not lock properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
What could happen
In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the center console storage compartment, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100006.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V608000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 2, 2020
- Owners notified
- Oct 30, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Maker's own recall number
- 2020100006
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 201
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jul 24, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 1, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 12, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts May 2, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Jun 14, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 16, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.