MERCEDES BENZ AMG E53 2021: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V230000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG E53 | 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
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.
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
