Campaign 21V-230

Faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly…

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V230000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

19 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about airbags on these vehicles: 3, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-230
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Mercedes-BenzAMG C4320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG C6320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG C63 S20210
Mercedes-BenzAMG CLS5320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG E5320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG G6320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLC4320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLC6320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLC63 S20210
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT4320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT5320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT6320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT63S20210
Mercedes-BenzC 30020211
Mercedes-BenzCLS 45020210
Mercedes-BenzE 35020210
Mercedes-BenzE 45020210
Mercedes-BenzG 55020211
Mercedes-BenzGLC 30020211
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.