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NHTSA Recall #20V608000 — MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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ID: #20V608000 MFR: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

What This Recall Means

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (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."
Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
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.
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What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (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."

Risk if unfixed

In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Remedy

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: MERCEDES-BENZ C300

Affected Vehicles

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V608000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES recall for the 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class? (Campaign #20V608000)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (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." In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. 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.