NHTSA Recall 21V527000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Air Bags. Reported 2021-07-12. An estimated 542 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt43
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz G 550
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560