OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 21V483000
NHTSA campaign 21V483000 covers 12 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 4,917 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received June 25, 2021 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 21V483000 says
Defect summary
Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, AMG GT63, 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".
Consequence summary
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 21V483000
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owners notified of the voluntary recall campaign by an interim letter on August 13, 2021. A final letter was mailed on September 24, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- Owner notification
- September 24, 2021
- Filing manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Component groups
- SEAT BELTS
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES