NHTSA recall 21V-216 (21V216000)
seats recall reported March 26, 2021 - about 109 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V216000
- Also written as
- 21V-216
- Manufacturer number
- 2021040002
- Reported
- March 26, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~109
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
Why it is dangerous
A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040002.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-216 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.