MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT53 2021: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V230000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT53 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-21 2021-04-01 2021-04-02

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021040016

Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8634

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.