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.

Seat Belts — Front — Retractor

Date Announced

JAN 29, 2021

Vehicles Affected

24,550

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2021020010

NHTSA Campaign #

21V032000

Summary

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."

Actions

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 began February 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020010.

Documents (12)

• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Launch Notification Check Front Seat Belts MY17-21 A205 (C-Class Cabriolet)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check Front Seat Belts MY17-21 A205 (C-Class Cabriolet)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Updated Second Letter
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4