MERCEDES BENZ AMG E53 2021: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V527000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG E53 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-09-03 2021-07-12 2021-07-13

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021070032/33

Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 542

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

Consequence

Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021070032/33.

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.nhtsa.gov.