MERCEDES BENZ A220 2021: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V034000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ A220 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-16 2021-01-29 2021-02-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021020004

Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 231

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021 A220, A35 AMG, and CLA250 vehicles. The child seat anchoring system "ISOFIX" may be missing the right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket on the right-rear seat.

Consequence

If the anchoring bar is missing from the ISOFIX bracket, the child restraint cannot be properly secured to the seat using the ISOFIX securing system, increasing the risk of injury for a child in that seat.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right-rear ISOFIX bracket and replace the bracket, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020004.

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.