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SevereNHTSA·21V527000·Announced 2021-12-07

2021 Mercedes-Benz side crash sensor connector defect affects airbag deployment

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2020-2021 models because side crash sensor connectors may come loose, delaying airbag and seatbelt activation during side impact crashes. Dealers will inspect and replace sensors at no cost.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle safety defect affecting critical crash protection systems. The side crash sensor connector failure can delay airbag and seatbelt deployment during side impact crashes, meeting the rubric criterion for structural vehicle defect.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, E350, E450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, AMG GT43, and AMG GT53 models, as well as certain 2020 S450, S560, G550, GLC300, and AMG GLC63 models. The side crash sensor connectors on these vehicles may come loose.

A loose side crash sensor connector can delay the activation of airbags and seatbelts during a side impact crash. Air bags and seatbelts that do not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The recall affects a total of 542 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace the side impact crash sensors free of charge. Owners can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 with reference number 2021070032/33. The NHTSA campaign number is 21V527000.

The recalled product

Product
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • side-impact-sensor-defect
  • airbag-malfunction
  • seatbelt-malfunction
Affected units
542

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (13)

  • AMG GT53
  • AMG GT43
  • AMG G63
  • AMG CLS53
  • AMG E53
  • AMG GLC63
  • GLC 300
  • E 450
  • CLS 450
  • S 560
  • G 550
  • S 450
  • E 350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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