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- SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
- Risk
- A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040002.
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The passenger seat's position limiter may allow the seat to be moved too close to the front passenger airbag. Owners of these vehicles should know that a seat positioned too near the airbag raises the risk of injury if a crash causes the frontal passenger airbag to deploy.
The remedy is free. The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter at no charge. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2021040002.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 20202021 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG | 2020 |