Child seatRecall 21V-034 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-034 covers 231 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a child seat problem, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.

90%
Vehicles repaired209 of 231 · 2022 Q4
Vehicles affected2313 models
ReportedJan 29, 2021Owners notified Mar 16, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V034000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 A220, A35 AMG, and CLA250 vehicles. The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) may be missing the right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket on the right-rear seat.

The risk

If the anchoring bar is missing from the ISOFIX bracket, the child restraint cannot be properly secured to the seat using the ISOFIX securing system, increasing the risk of injury for a child in that seat.

What to do

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right-rear ISOFIX bracket and replace the bracket, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020004.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

90%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q12022 Q4