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NHTSA Recall 21V638000 — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Official NHTSA recall 21V638000 covers 12 vehicle applications. Review the reported defect, safety consequence, remedy, and VIN-check next step.

Official identifiers and sources shown at claim level Data refreshed 8/28/2026

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What this official recall record says

NHTSA campaign 21V638000 was received on 2021-08-13 and is associated with 21 source rows covering 12 listed vehicle applications. The manufacturer shown in the record is Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

applications
12
campaign number
21V638000
potential units
205
manufacturer campaign number
2021080016

SOURCES

safety

What the owner should do next

Check the VIN in the official recall lookup. If the campaign applies, contact an authorized dealer about the remedy; recall remedies are normally handled through the manufacturer program. If warning signs or unsafe operation are present, stop driving and arrange safe transport.

do not drive
No
park outside
No
vin check required
Yes
recommended channel
dealer

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causes

Defect described in the recall record

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.

campaign number
21V638000
official record
NHTSA recall

safety

Safety consequence in the official record

An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

do not drive
No
park outside
No

repair options

Official remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

vin applicability required
Yes
dealer confirmation required
Yes

applicability

Vehicle applications listed for this campaign

The normalized NHTSA rows contain 12 applications across 1 makes and 4 model labels. This list describes campaign records, not confirmation that an individual VIN is open or unrepaired.

listed application count
12

components

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

applications

  • MERCEDES-BENZ
  • MERCEDES-BENZ
  • MERCEDES-BENZ
  • MERCEDES-BENZ
  • MERCEDES-BENZ
  • MERCEDES-BENZ
  • MERCEDES-BENZ
  • MERCEDES-BENZ
  • MERCEDES-BENZ
  • MERCEDES-BENZ

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methodology

Limits of this database record

Campaign applicability and remedy completion are VIN-specific and can change. This page summarizes the official campaign record; it does not inspect the vehicle, determine whether a symptom is caused by the recalled defect, or replace current instructions from NHTSA or the manufacturer.

source rows
21
vin check required
Yes
individual vehicle verified
No