NHTSA recall 21V-032 (21V032000)
seat belts recall reported January 29, 2021 - about 24,550 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V032000
- Also written as
- 21V-032
- Manufacturer number
- 2021020010
- Reported
- January 29, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~24,550
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 C300, 2017-2020 AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles. The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the retraction function of the front seat belts and adjust the damping foam within the B-pillars, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020010.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-032 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.