Mercedes-Benz USA – Center Console May Open in Rear Crash/FMVSS 201

Mercedes-Benz USA. (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.”


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20201002
NHTSA ID 20V608000
Consequence Summary In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 2020100006
Potentially Affected 7
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V608000)

What the owner should do?

You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.

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