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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V527000

2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt43 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 — Air bags: sensor: side impact

Published July 13, 2021 · Recall initiated: July 12, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V527000, published July 13, 2021 and initiated July 12, 2021. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt43 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 — Air bags: sensor: side impact.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
S 450
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S 450 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt43 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 — Air bags: sensor: side impact recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V527000 on July 13, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: S 450.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)