Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V608000

Latches/locks/linkages

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-10-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V608000

Latches/locks/linkages

Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
7
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-02
Owners notified
2020-10-30

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 vehicles. The center console lock-system might not lock properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."

Safety risk

In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the center console storage compartment, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100006.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz C 3002019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.