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VehicleApr 1, 20218,634 affected

Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats

What is 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.

What could happen

Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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 covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V230000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 1, 2021
Owners notified
May 21, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
8,634
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Seats; Seat belts › Pretensioner; Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Maker's own recall number
2021040016

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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.