MERCEDES BENZ AMG E53 2021: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V216000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG E53 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-29 2021-03-26 2021-03-29

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021040002

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 109

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.

Consequence

A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040002.

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.