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Mercedes-Benz rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.

NHTSA campaign 21V-406 · Reported May 28, 2021 · 218 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
218
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the mid/rear assembly head restraint. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-406.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2021Mercedes-Benz E-Class

What changed

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

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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