CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Side crash sensor connectors in certain vehicles may come loose. If that happens, the side airbags and seatbelts may not deploy as intended during a side impact crash.
Airbags and seatbelts that do not work as designed increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should be aware of this issue and have their vehicle inspected.
Authorized dealers will inspect the side impact crash sensors and replace them as needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall numbers 2021070032/33), and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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