NHTSA recall 21V406000
Seats › Mid/rear assembly › Head restraint
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 5 more
Reported May 28, 2021218 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLCMaker’s number 2021060010
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG S Cabriolet, E450 Cabriolet, and E53 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.
The risk
Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060010.