MERCEDES BENZ AMG E53 2021: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V673000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG E53 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-02 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020110013
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1337
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021 E350 and E450, 2019-2021 AMG E53 and 2020-2021 AMG E63 vehicles. The front passenger seat may be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stop, allowing the seat to move outside of the acceptable range in relation to the air bag.
If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the mechanical seat adjustment range limitation for the front passenger seat and install it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-368-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110013.
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.
