Recall 21V483000: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 +8 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 25, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 4,917
- Models
- 11
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, AMG GT63, 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owners notified of the voluntary recall campaign by an interim letter on August 13, 2021. A final letter was mailed on September 24, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V483000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021080021
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 24, 2021
- Components
- Seat belts:rear/other:retractor (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology