2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 and others recall: seats

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall on April 1, 2021. It covers about 8,634 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8,634
reported: Apr 1, 2021
owners notified: May 21, 2021

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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 21V230000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V230000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 and others seats?

Yes. Recall 21V230000, reported on April 1, 2021, covers about 8,634 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V230000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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