MERCEDES BENZ AMG C43 2018: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V032000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG C43 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-02-26 2021-01-29 2021-02-01

Production Dates: 2016-05-11 - 2017-10-17

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021020010

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24550

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2017-2021 C300, 2017-2020 AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles. The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the retraction function of the front seat belts and adjust the damping foam within the B-pillars, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020010.

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.