NHTSA recall 25V-253: Seat Belts

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported May 2, 2025 · 1 affected model year

Seat Belts recall

25V-253
May 2, 2025 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
Safety risk
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V253000
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report dateMay 2, 2025
ComponentSeat Belts:Front
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2025 Mercedes-Benz C 3002 recalls total

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