NHTSA recall 21V-406 (21V406000)
seats recall reported May 28, 2021 - about 218 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V406000
- Also written as
- 21V-406
- Manufacturer number
- 2021060010
- Reported
- May 28, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~218
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG S Cabriolet, E450 Cabriolet, and E53 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.
Why it is dangerous
Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060010.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-406 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.