Sensor: occupant classificationRecall 21V-230 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-230 covers 8,634 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a sensor: occupant classification problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V230000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. 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.
The risk
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040016.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.