NHTSA Recall 21V818000: Seats
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V818000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2021110010 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 18, 2021 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS450, GLS580, GLE350, GLE450, AMG C63, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The seats may have been assembled incorrectly.
Safety risk
Incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021110010.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V818000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC | 2020 |
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.