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Mercedes-Benz faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.

NHTSA campaign 21V-230 · Reported April 1, 2021 · 8,634 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, C-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class and GLC-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
8,634
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the seats. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.

WHY IT MATTERS

Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-230.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
2021Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2021Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2021Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2021Mercedes-Benz G-Class
2021Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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