Air bags: frontalRecall 21V-638 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-638 covers 205 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 46% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V638000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.
The risk
An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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
46%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.