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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Recall service at Mercedes-Benz of Lynnfield in Lynnfield, MA
SCHEDULE NOWFrequently asked questionsNHTSA campaign 21V230000 · 12,327 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · 1,292,258 vehicles affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
NHTSA campaign 21V032000 · 24,550 vehicles affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 C300, 2017-2020 AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles. The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
Consequence
If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the retraction function of the front seat belts and adjust the damping foam within the B-pillars, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020010.
NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · 1,292,258 vehicles affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
NHTSA campaign 21V230000 · 12,327 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 21V230000 · 12,327 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · 1,292,258 vehicles affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
NHTSA campaign 21V032000 · 24,550 vehicles affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 C300, 2017-2020 AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles. The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
Consequence
If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the retraction function of the front seat belts and adjust the damping foam within the B-pillars, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020010.
NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · 1,292,258 vehicles affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
NHTSA campaign 21V230000 · 12,327 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
5 common questions answered
NHTSA recall information identifies five recalls affecting the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. A faulty seat position switch may keep air bags and seat belt force limiters from activating properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. A communication module software issue may send emergency responders to the wrong location after a crash. In addition, front seat belts may not fully retract, which can make them inconvenient to use and may increase the risk that an occupant will not wear one. Waiting leaves a known safety concern unresolved. A free VIN check helps determine whether your vehicle needs immediate recall service.
Mercedes-Benz of Lynnfield provides recall assistance for drivers throughout Lynnfield, MA, and nearby communities including Peabody, Salem, Saugus, Wakefield, and surrounding North Shore areas. Factory-trained technicians use manufacturer diagnostic tools, repair procedures, and OEM parts to complete the correct remedy. Air bag and seat position switch repairs, seat belt adjustments, and communication module software updates are performed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Recall remedies are free at an authorized franchise dealer. If regular maintenance or additional repairs are needed, ask about service financing to get service now and pay later.
Start by locating your vehicle identification number and requesting a free recall check. Bring your 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class to Mercedes-Benz of Lynnfield at 385 Broadway, Rte 1 North, if an open remedy is identified—or if you are simply unsure whether prior work was completed. Our team can review the VIN, explain the applicable repair, and coordinate the visit. Schedule service even when you have questions, because the VIN check is free. Call Mercedes-Benz of Lynnfield at 781-868-4139 for assistance and reassurance.
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