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2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300, E 450, Amg E53 and more recall: Seats: mid/rear assembly, head restraint

NHTSA campaign 21V-406 · May 28, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
21V406000
Reported
May 28, 2021
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Part
Seats: mid/rear assembly, head restraint
Vehicles affected
About 218

What is wrong

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.

Safety risk

Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 (2021); Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 (2021); Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 S (2021); Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 (2021); Mercedes-Benz C 300 (2021); Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2021). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What is the fix?

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.

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