Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2019 C 300 for Center Console Lock Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 C 300 vehicles because the center console lock may not function properly, increasing injury risk in rear-end crashes.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (center console lock) that increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2019 C 300 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the center console lock-system might not lock properly. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. The recall began on October 30, 2020.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will check the center console storage compartment and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100006. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Affected units
- 7
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- C 300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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