MERCEDES BENZ C300 2019: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V608000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | C300 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-30 | 2020-10-02 | 2020-10-03 |
Production Dates: 2018-01-02 - 2018-10-05
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020100006
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2019 C300 vehicles. The center console lock-system might not lock properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the center console storage compartment, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100006.
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.
