Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG G63 and others: Side impact

Date

July 12, 2021

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 (2021); Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 (2021); Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 (2020, 2021); Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 (2020); Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 (2021); Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 (2021); Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 (2021); Mercedes-Benz E 350 (2021); Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2021); Mercedes-Benz G 550 (2020); Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2020, 2021); Mercedes-Benz S 450 (2020); Mercedes-Benz S 560 (2020)

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

Potentially affected

542

What can happen

Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021070032/33.

Recall notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Sept. 3, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

2021070032/33

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

PRESSURE SENSOR · PRESSURE SENSOR · A2139051400

Recall number

21V527000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.