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Recall 21V-230

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 18 other models: Seats; Seat belts (pretensioner); Air bags (sensor, occupant classification).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-230
Reported
April 1, 2021
Vehicles affected
8,634 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

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-[removed]. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040016.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles