Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 2020–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt43 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 2021
- Mercedes-Benz E 350 2021
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 2021
- Mercedes-Benz G 550 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 2020–2021
- Mercedes-Benz S 450 2020
- Mercedes-Benz S 560 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V527000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Sep 3, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 542
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Sensor › Side impact
- Maker's own recall number
- 2021070032/33
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 26, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 20, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Apr 15, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention Apr 8, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention May 14, 2021
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.