NHTSA recall 21V-527: Air Bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported July 12, 2021 · 3 affected model years

Air Bags recall

21V-527
July 12, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.
Safety risk
Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021070032/33.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V527000
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report dateJuly 12, 2021
ComponentAir Bags:Sensor:Side Impact
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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