Check Guide Bushing on Rear Head Restraints – 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class & E-Class

May 28, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V406000

Improperly Mounted Rear Headrests

Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V406

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected 218

 

Summary

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts ManagersFROM:  Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services
RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification
Check Guide Bushing on Rear Head Restraints
MY21 205 and 238 (C-Class and E-Class)
Date: June 7, 2021

 

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.

 

 

Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

Sincerely,

Gregory Gunther

Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis

 


Campaign No. :NHTSA IDCampaign Desc. :Check Guide Bushing on Rear

Head Restraints

TBA 21V406 21P2197380
This is to notify you of a new Recall Campaign to check the guide bushing on the rear head restraints on 219 Model Year (“MY”) 2021  C-Class and E-Class (205 and 238 platform) vehicles. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “PENDING” on June 7, 2021.
Background
IssueMercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2021 C-Class Convertible and E-Class Convertible (205 and 238 platform) vehicles, the mounting point of the rear headrests to the seatback might not meet specifications. In this case, the rear headrests might move or detach from the seat in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury.
What We’re DoingMBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the guide bushings on the rear seatbacks of the potentially affected vehicles and replace them, if necessary.
PartsParts are not yet available. An additional notification will be sent when the remedy is available.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s)2021
Vehicle ModelC-Class and E-Class
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall Population219
Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory12
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY21 C-Class, E-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.  Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo. Once the repair is complete, the vehicle may be sold or leased.

 

Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.  As a matter of normal service process, please check for other repair measures which might be applicable to the vehicle(s).

 

Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent new MY21 C-Class, E-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

 

Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification TimelineCustomer letters will be mailed approximately one week after the remedy becomes available.
AOMS/SOMSAOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet PartnersThis recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 


TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts ManagersFROM:  Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services
RE:   Recall Campaign Launch Notification
Check Guide Bushing on Rear Head Restraints MY21 205 and 238 (C-Class and E-Class)
Date: July 2, 2021

 

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.

 

 

Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

Sincerely,

Gregory Gunther

Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis

A Daimler AG Company

 


Campaign No. :NHTSA IDCampaign Desc. :Check Guide Bushing on Rear Head Restraints
202106001021V40621P9190209
This is to notify you of a Recall Campaign launch to check the guide bushing on the rear head restraints on 219 Model Year (“MY”) 2021 C-Class and E-Class (205 and 238 platform) vehicles. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on July 2, 2021.
Background
IssueMercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2021 C-Class Convertible and E-Class Convertible (205 and 238 platform) vehicles, the mounting point of the rear headrests to the seatback might not meet specifications. In this case, the rear headrests might move or detach from the seat in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury.
What We’re DoingMBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the guide bushings on the rear seatbacks of the potentially affected vehicles and replace them, if necessary.
PartsParts are available and can be ordered as necessary. Estimated Replacement Rate ~2%
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s)2021
Vehicle ModelC-Class and E-Class
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall Population219
Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory12
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY21 C-Class and E-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo. Once the repair is complete, the vehicle may be sold or leased.

 

Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. As a matter of normal service process, please check for other repair measures which might be applicable to the vehicle(s).

 

Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent new MY21 C-Class and E-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

 

Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification TimelineCustomer letters will be mailed approximately one week after the remedy becomes available.
AOMS/SOMSAOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet PartnersThis recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 


 

Campaign No. 2021060010, July 2021

 

TO:ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:Model C-Class Convertible and E-Class Convertible (205 and 238 platform)
Model year 2021
Check Guide Bushing on Rear Head Restraints

 

Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2021 C-Class Convertible and E-Class Convertible (205 and 238 platform) vehicles, the mounting point of the rear headrests to the seatback might not meet specifications. In this case, the rear headrests might move or detach from the seat in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the guide bushings on the rear seatbacks of the potentially affected vehicles and replace them, if necessary.

 

Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:

  • VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required on a specific vehicle. Always check for any other open campaigns, and perform accordingly.
  • Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.

 

Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.

 

Approximately 12 vehicles are involved.

 

Order No. P-RC-2021060010

 


Check head restraint guides on rear head restraints and replace if necessary

Models 205 and 238

 

Check/test procedure

 

  1. Fold both seat backrests in the rear passenger compartment forward.

 

  1. Check head restraint guide sleeves on the underside of both head restraints in the rear passenger compartment.

 

    1. Head restraint guide sleeve or sleeves twisted or installed on the wrong side: Carry out work procedure.
    2. Head restraint guide sleeves installed correctly: End measure.

 

Work procedure

 

  1. Replace incorrectly installed head restraint guide sleeves (AR91.16-P-1776LWR)

 

Primary Parts Information

Qty. Part NamePart Number
As required (2)Rear head restraint guide with releaseA 205 970 67 00
As required (2)Rear head restraint guide without releaseA 205 970 68 00

 

 Note:

  • The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:

 

 

Warranty Information 

Operation:

(02-0933)  Check head restraint guides (all) on rear head restraints

(02-0936)  Replace 2 head restraint guides on one rear head restraint (after check)

Includes: Replace 1 or 2 guides on one head restraint

(02-0935)  Replace 4 head restraint guides on 2 rear head restraints (after check)

Includes: Replace 2 to 4 guides on both head restraints

Damage Code Operation NumberLabor Time (hrs.)
 

91 902 09

 

02-09330.2
02-09360.7
02-09351.0

 

Note

Operation Number labor times are subject to change.

 

P-RC-2021060010

 



6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
MERCEDES-BENZAMG C432021
MERCEDES-BENZAMG C632021
MERCEDES-BENZAMG C63 S2021
MERCEDES-BENZAMG E532021
MERCEDES-BENZC3002021
MERCEDES-BENZE4502021

 


9 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V406-6055.PDF 216.137KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V406-2645.pdf 645.857KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V406-9100.PDF 216.142KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21V406-4836.PDF 216.112KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V406-9602.pdf 200.712KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V406-0586.pdf 343.724KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check Guide Bushing on Rear Head Restraints MY21 205 and 238 (C-Class and E-Class)

RCMN-21V406-6869.pdf 289.826KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V406-8602.PDF 211.238KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Check Guide Bushing on Rear Head Restraints

RCMN-21V406-5792.pdf 448.368KB

 


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