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Campaign 21V-527

Side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V527000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

13 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about airbags on these vehicles: 3, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-527
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Mercedes-BenzAMG CLS5320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG E5320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG G632020 to 20210
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLC6320200
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT4320210
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT5320210
Mercedes-BenzCLS 45020210
Mercedes-BenzE 35020210
Mercedes-BenzE 45020210
Mercedes-BenzG 55020200
Mercedes-BenzGLC 3002020 to 20213
Mercedes-BenzS 45020200
Mercedes-BenzS 56020200
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.