The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V253000·Announced 2025-05-02

Mercedes-Benz C 300 and AMG C 43 Seat Belt Cover Defect Recall

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300 and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed, potentially causing the seat belt anchor to loosen.

What this means for you

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: Structural vehicle defect affecting seat belt restraint system with potential for injury. No injuries have been reported; the hazard is theoretical, capping severity at High per rubric guidelines.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300 vehicles and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The defect involves the driver-side seat belt cover, which may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner.

The improperly installed seat belt cover can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Affected owners were notified by letter on May 16, 2025. Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171). Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers free of charge under this recall (MBUSA recall number 2025040012).

The recalled product

Product
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • seat-belt-defect
  • restraint-failure
  • installation-defect
  • crash-safety-risk
Affected units
46

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 (2)

  • C 300
  • AMG C43

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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