NHTSA recall 21V-483: Seat Belts

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported June 25, 2021 · 3 affected model years

Seat Belts recall

21V-483
June 25, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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."
Safety risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V483000
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report dateJune 25, 2021
ComponentSeat Belts:Rear/Other:Retractor
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG G638 recalls total2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS5310 recalls total2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E5315 recalls total

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