NHTSA recall 21V-230 (21V230000)
seats recall reported April 1, 2021 - about 8,634 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V230000
- Also written as
- 21V-230
- Manufacturer number
- 2021040016
- Reported
- April 1, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,634
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.
Why it is dangerous
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040016.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-230 when calling a dealer.
Affected 13 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.