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Mercedes-Benz side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

NHTSA campaign 21V-527 · Reported July 12, 2021 · 542 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GLC-Class and S-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
542
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

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

WHAT

The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

WHY IT MATTERS

Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-527.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
2021Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2021Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2020–2021Mercedes-Benz G-Class
2020–2021Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
2020Mercedes-Benz S-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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