NHTSA Recall 21V032000: Retractor (seat belts)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24,550 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V032000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2021020010 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | January 29, 2021 |
| Owner notification | February 26, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V032000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.